The Cherry Tree (1972)
Overview
It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | az |
| Popularity | 0.001 |
Directed By
Tofig Ismailov
Crew
Tofig Ismailov
Rafig Gambarov
Akram Aylisli
Fikrat Ahadov
Akram Aylisli
Pasha Ibrahimov
Nazim Aliverdibeyov
Nataliya Shneyer
Sardar Valiyev
Jafar Asadov
Malik Alijanov
Ramiz Babayev
TOP CAST
Sevinj Ismailova
Nigar
Soltan Mammadov
Sadig
Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov
Gulam
Leyla Badirbayli
Mushafar
Zemfira Ismailova
Sadig's Mother
Mukhtar Avsharov
Saftarali
Tariyel Qasimov
Sadig's Father
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