The Son
Ogul
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khalmamed Kakabayev
- Screenplay & Story
- Khalmamed Kakabayev, Sergei Bodrov
- Original Score
- Aman Agadzikov
- Original Title
- Ogul
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Turkmenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khalmamed Kakabayev
Khalmamed Kakabayev, Sergei Bodrov
Aman Agadzikov
Department Leadership Roster
Khalmamed Kakabayev
Director
Khalmamed Kakabayev
Writer
Sergei Bodrov
Writer
Selim Amangeldyev
Production Design
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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 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.
Who directed The Son?
The Son was directed by Khalmamed Kakabayev.
Who stars in The Son?
The principal cast of The Son includes Tamara Shakirova, Bekmyrat Gutlymyradow, Mergen Niyazov, Aisaltan Berdyeva, Oraz Cherkezov.
When was The Son released and how long is it?
The Son was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Son was composed by Aman Agadzikov.