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The Adopted Son
Genres
Drama
Overview
In a remote Kyrgyz village, Beshkempir, an infant foundling, is taken in by five older women and later adopted by a couple unable to bear children of their own. Fast forward to his early teenage years, a pubescent Beshkempir is faced with all the problems of crushing on girls and courtship, reconciling with friends and dealing with death in the family. Above all he questions his place in the world as an adoptee.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
81 min
Release Date
1999-02-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Kyrgyz
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
7.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mirlan Abdykalykov
Beshkempir
Adir Abilkassimov
Mirlan Cinkozoev
Bakit Dzhylkychiev
Albina Imasheva
Aynura
Talai Mederov
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