The Apple of My Eye
Зеница ока
Synopsis
The death of their exceptional father shakes the Shatmanov family to its core, forcing them to reflect on the past and future. Erkin, who has built a life in Moscow, faces criticism from relatives who see him as having betrayed his roots. Yet his love and work keep him tied to the city. This film delves into the inner struggles of a modern man torn between duty and belonging.
Top Cast
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Baken Kydykeyeva
Asylkan, Erkin's mother
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Erkin
Svetlana Danilchenko
Sasha
Sovetbek Dzhumadylov
Sarymsak, uncle
Maria Kurmanalieva
Zuura
Gulmira Kongurbaeva
Anara
Suimenkul Chokmorov
Erkin's father
Roman Khomyatov
Glebov
Zheenbek Mukambetov
Orozbek Kutmanaliev
Tayak
Baki Omurkulov
shepherd
Mamlakat Kylycheva
signal operator
Aliman Dzhangorozova
Klara Yusupzhanova
shepherd's wife
Viktor Lazarev
Alexey Ivanovich
Ira Baranova
Erkin's daughter
T. Bulavina
Meder Sydykov
Erkin as a child
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gennadiy Bazarov
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashim Dzhakypbekov, Leonid Djadjuchenko
- Original Score
- Kaly Moldobasanov
- Original Title
- Зеница ока
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kirghizfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gennadiy Bazarov
Ashim Dzhakypbekov, Leonid Djadjuchenko
Kaly Moldobasanov
Valeriy Vilenskiy
Yuri Simonyan
Department Leadership Roster
Gennadiy Bazarov
Director
Ashim Dzhakypbekov
Screenplay
Leonid Djadjuchenko
Screenplay
Valeriy Vilenskiy
Director of Photography
Soviet Agoyan
Production Design
Musa Abdiyev
Costume Design
Yuri Simonyan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apple of My Eye
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What is The Apple of My Eye about?
The death of their exceptional father shakes the Shatmanov family to its core, forcing them to reflect on the past and future. Erkin, who has built a life in Moscow, faces criticism from relatives who see him as having betrayed his roots. Yet his love and work keep him tied to the city. This film delves into the inner struggles of a modern man torn between duty and belonging.
Who directed The Apple of My Eye?
The Apple of My Eye was directed by Gennadiy Bazarov.
Who stars in The Apple of My Eye?
The principal cast of The Apple of My Eye includes Baken Kydykeyeva, Bolot Beyshenaliev, Svetlana Danilchenko, Sovetbek Dzhumadylov, Maria Kurmanalieva.
When was The Apple of My Eye released and how long is it?
The Apple of My Eye was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Apple of My Eye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apple of My Eye was composed by Kaly Moldobasanov.