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BESHKEMPIR: THE ADOPTED SON

Beshkempir

Directed by Aktan Abdykalykov
Kyrgyzstan, France, 1998
Drama
  • 8181 minutes

Synopsis

The people of Kyrgyzstan have an ancient tradition: the parents of a large family offer a baby to a childless couple. One day, teenage Azate learns he is an adopted son. His once happy and carefree life is turned upside down.

Synopsis

The people of Kyrgyzstan have an ancient tradition: the parents of a large family offer a baby to a childless couple. One day, teenage Azate learns he is an adopted son. His once happy and carefree life is turned upside down.