Pomegranate Orchard

Jul 1, 2017

1h 30m

★ 6.2

Overview

Inspired by Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, the film follows a prodigal son who returns after 12 years. His reappearance at the family home in rural Azerbaijan significantly alters their way of life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Buta Film

Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture

Azerbaijanfilm

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Cast

Sara

Ilaha Hasanova

Gabil

Samimi Farhad

Jalal

Hasan Aghayev

Rasim

Rovshan Karimdukht

Samad

Kyazim Abdullayev

Hamza

Manaf Dadashov

Shamil

Gurban Ismailov

Doctor

Ilgara Tosova

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Pomegranate Orchard

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