The Cherry Tree
1972•43m•Released
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It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.
Director
Tofig Ismailov
Writer
Akram Aylisli
Languages
Azerbaijani
Studio
Azerbaijanfilm
Cast
Sevinj Ismailova
Nigar
Soltan Mammadov
Sadig
Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov
Gulam
Leyla Badirbayli
Mushafar
Zemfira Ismailova
Sadig's Mother
Mukhtar Avsharov
Saftarali
Farhad Ismailov
Tariyel Qasimov
Sadig's Father
Production
Company
Azerbaijanfilm
Company
Gosteleradio USSR
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