Waiting
მოლოდინი
Synopsis
Ketevan, a village doctor, is already sending her second son away in the world war. Only the youngest child, Mamuka, remains as the family's hope. Ketevan does not lack care for the sick, lives in hope, and waits for his children to return home. But the harsh reality of the war demands a sacrifice from her again - Ketevani sends his third son to the war as well.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, USSR
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nodar Managadze, Shota Managadze
- Screenplay & Story
- Konstantine Pipinashvili, Leila Abashidze, Shota Managadze, Giorgi Khukhashvili
- Original Score
- Rezo Lagidze
- Original Title
- მოლოდინი
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nodar Managadze, Shota Managadze
Konstantine Pipinashvili, Leila Abashidze, Shota Managadze, Giorgi Khukhashvili
Rezo Lagidze
Zurab Chkhaidze
Yevgenia Bezhanova
Department Leadership Roster
Nodar Managadze
Director
Konstantine Pipinashvili
Writer
Leila Abashidze
Writer
Shota Managadze
Director
Shota Managadze
Writer
Yevgenia Bezhanova
Editor
Giorgi Khukhashvili
Writer
Zurab Chkhaidze
Director of Photography
Rezo Lagidze
Original Music Composer
Nikoloz Kazbegi
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting about?
Ketevan, a village doctor, is already sending her second son away in the world war. Only the youngest child, Mamuka, remains as the family's hope. Ketevan does not lack care for the sick, lives in hope, and waits for his children to return home. But the harsh reality of the war demands a sacrifice from her again - Ketevani sends his third son to the war as well.
Who directed Waiting?
Waiting was directed by Nodar Managadze, Shota Managadze.
Who stars in Waiting?
The principal cast of Waiting includes Leila Abashidze, Vladimer Tsintsadze, Guram Pirtskhalava, Leila Kipiani, Tatuli Dolidze.
When was Waiting released and how long is it?
Waiting was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting was composed by Rezo Lagidze.