Dzhamilya (1969)

6.4/10 78 min War Drama Romance

Overview

In a remote Kyrgyz village, Dzhamilya follows her parents' orders when she marries a man without loving him. Then World War II breaks out and her new husband has to leave the village. While being alone, Dzhamiliya meets the returning soldier Daniyar and falls in love with him instead. Years later, their young friend Seid reminisces about the couple.

Cast

Natalya Arinbasarova

Dzhamilya

Suimenkul Chokmorov

Daniyar

Bolot Beyshenaliev

Artist

Chinghiz Aitmatov

Narrator (voice)

Mukhtar Bakhtygereev

Osmon

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