The Apple of My Eye (1976)
Overview
The death of their exceptional father shakes the Shatmanov family to its core, forcing them to reflect on the past and future. Erkin, who has built a life in Moscow, faces criticism from relatives who see him as having betrayed his roots. Yet his love and work keep him tied to the city. This film delves into the inner struggles of a modern man torn between duty and belonging.
Cast
Baken Kydykeyeva
Asylkan, Erkin's mother
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Erkin
Svetlana Danilchenko
Sasha
Sovetbek Dzhumadylov
Sarymsak, uncle
Suimenkul Chokmorov
Erkin's father
Roman Khomyatov
Glebov
Orozbek Kutmanaliev
Tayak
Klara Yusupzhanova
shepherd's wife
Viktor Lazarev
Alexey IvanovichRecommendations
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