The Son movie poster

The Son

November 10, 1989 1h 30m

Originally released in 1989. The Son is a war/drama film. directed by Khalmamed Kakabayev.

Starring Tamara Shakirova, Bekmyrat Gutlymyradow, and Mergen Niyazov

Synopsis

The war years. Young Batyr takes on the responsibility of caring for his mother and newborn sister. The boy's father, a renowned dutar player in the village, has been killed in action. Batyr decides to master the complex art of dutar playing. However, with the ongoing war, there is no time for music schools in the rear. Despite the challenges, the determined young boy conquers the instrument, and his mother is overjoyed to see him grow into a responsible adult.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 10, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Turkmenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Son about?

The war years. Young Batyr takes on the responsibility of caring for his mother and newborn sister. The boy's father, a renowned dutar player in the village, has been killed in action. Batyr decide...

Who directed The Son?

The Son was directed by Khalmamed Kakabayev.

How long is The Son?

The Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Son released?

The Son was released on November 10, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Son?

The main cast of The Son includes Tamara Shakirova, Bekmyrat Gutlymyradow, Mergen Niyazov, Aisaltan Berdyeva, Oraz Cherkezov.