The Moon Witch
Originally released in 1985. The Moon Witch is a drama film. directed by Bakyt Karagulov. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Izobar Dushenaliev, Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova, and Kapar Medetbekov
Synopsis
A village boy awaits his father's return from the front. Though he doesn't yet know the alphabet, he begins composing letters and enrolls in school early to learn to write. He believes the Moon Witch — a figure from a fairytale — is behind all the misfortunes of war. In his dreams, he battles her on the moon as she casts black letters — death notices — down to Earth...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Izobar Dushenaliev
as Erkin
Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova
as Asylkan
Kapar Medetbekov
as Burhan
Aliman Dzhangorozova
as Marjan
Koisun Karasartova
as Witch
T. Dzhumabekov
as Anarbay
Kadyrzhan Kydyraliyev
as Kural
Sh. Dzhunushaliev
as Sherik
Sakybek Karabayev
as Shatman
Ersain Teleubaev
as Tashtanbek
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Kirghizfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Moon Witch about?
A village boy awaits his father's return from the front. Though he doesn't yet know the alphabet, he begins composing letters and enrolls in school early to learn to write. He believes the Moon Wit...
Who directed The Moon Witch?
The Moon Witch was directed by Bakyt Karagulov.
How long is The Moon Witch?
The Moon Witch has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Moon Witch released?
The Moon Witch was released on January 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Moon Witch?
The main cast of The Moon Witch includes Izobar Dushenaliev, Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova, Kapar Medetbekov, Aliman Dzhangorozova, Koisun Karasartova.