The Shepherd
Erkak
Synopsis
According to a central Asian tradition, the younger brother is responsible for the wife of his brother in his absence. So 13-year-old Jamshed is too. Lack of work made his brother leave for the West to earn money. Jamshed does what he should do, even though he dreams of things that boys of his age much prefer to do. He regards his sister-in-law and his duty to her as a burden.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vesoul Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yusup Razykov
- Screenplay & Story
- Erkin Agzam, Yusup Razykov
- Original Score
- Dzamsid Izamov
- Original Title
- Erkak
- Country of Origin
- Uzbekistan
- Spoken Languages
- Uzbek
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yusup Razykov
Erkin Agzam, Yusup Razykov
Dzamsid Izamov
Khatam Faiziyev
Department Leadership Roster
Yusup Razykov
Director
Khatam Faiziyev
Director of Photography
Erkin Agzam
Screenplay
Dzamsid Izamov
Original Music Composer
Yusup Razykov
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shepherd
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What is The Shepherd about?
According to a central Asian tradition, the younger brother is responsible for the wife of his brother in his absence. So 13-year-old Jamshed is too. Lack of work made his brother leave for the West to earn money. Jamshed does what he should do, even though he dreams of things that boys of his age much prefer to do. He regards his sister-in-law and his duty to her as a burden.
Who directed The Shepherd?
The Shepherd was directed by Yusup Razykov.
Who stars in The Shepherd?
The principal cast of The Shepherd includes Elnur Abraev, Lola Eltoeva, Zebo Navruzova, Farkhot Abdullaev.
When was The Shepherd released and how long is it?
The Shepherd was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shepherd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shepherd was composed by Dzamsid Izamov.