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The Apple of My Eye (1976)

Movie 90 min

Drama

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.

Gennadiy Bazarov Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1976
Runtime
90 min
Language
Kirghiz,
Studio
Kirghizfilm

Cast

Baken Kydykeyeva Baken Kydykeyeva Asylkan, Erkin's mother Bolot Beyshenaliev Bolot Beyshenaliev Erkin Svetlana Danilchenko Svetlana Danilchenko Sasha Sovetbek Dzhumadylov Sovetbek Dzhumadylov Sarymsak, uncle Maria Kurmanalieva Zuura Gulmira Kongurbaeva Anara Suimenkul Chokmorov Suimenkul Chokmorov Erkin's father Roman Khomyatov Roman Khomyatov Glebov Zheenbek Mukambetov Orozbek Kutmanaliev Orozbek Kutmanaliev Tayak Baki Omurkulov shepherd Mamlakat Kylycheva signal operator Aliman Dzhangorozova Klara Yusupzhanova Klara Yusupzhanova shepherd's wife Viktor Lazarev Viktor Lazarev Alexey Ivanovich Ira Baranova Erkin's daughter T. Bulavina Meder Sydykov Erkin as a child

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Apple of My Eye about?
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.
Who directed The Apple of My Eye?
The Apple of My Eye was directed by Gennadiy Bazarov.
Who stars in The Apple of My Eye?
The Apple of My Eye stars Baken Kydykeyeva, Bolot Beyshenaliev, Svetlana Danilchenko, Sovetbek Dzhumadylov.
When was The Apple of My Eye released?
The Apple of My Eye is a 1976 drama film.
Where can I watch The Apple of My Eye?
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