Saratan

★★★★★

2005 · 1 h 24 min

Directed by Ernest Abdyjaparov · Kyrgyzstan · Contemporary European Art Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Kumondor Abylov Askat Sulaimanov Tabyldy Aktanov Kanybek Bekbatyrov Taalai Abazova Shambyl Kamchiev

Credits

Written by: Ernest Abdyjaparov
Music: Ernest Abdyjaparov

Plot

Episodic portrait of the absurdities of Kyrgyz village life in the summer.

Sinekatalog’s take

An episodic portrait of the absurdities of summer village life in Kyrgyzstan. Its dry humour and small observations create a gently satirical mosaic. Charming for fans of quirky Central Asian cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (91 votes)
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