The Big Town(1980)

The Big Town is a sweeping Croatian series that follows the city of Split through decades of upheaval, from 1910 to 1947. Blending humor with historical drama, the show weaves together dozens of interconnected stories and characters across a transformative era. At its heart lies the rise of Hajduk, the legendary soccer club that would become a global powerhouse, and the visionary founders who built it from nothing. The series captures how sport, ambition, and community spirit shaped a city navigating war, political change, and social transformation. With its ensemble cast and layered narrative, The Big Town explores the personal and collective dreams that defined Split during one of Europe's most turbulent periods.