The Red Apple

Jan 2, 1975

1h 8m

★ 6.0

Overview

A chronicle of a few days in a small family, a story about the difficulties of human contacts, the complexity of love. The image of red apples - strong and clear, profound and lucid. Okeyev's "apple" bears a special meaning. Juices of the earth and sun, it is a lyrical symbol of happiness and harmony.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Kirghizfilm

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Cast

Sabira

Gulsara Adzhibekova

Neznakomka

Tattybyubyu Tursunbayeva

Anara

Anara Makhekadirova

Sabira Kumushaliyeva

Temir

Suimenkul Chokmorov

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The Red Apple

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