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The Adopted Son

1h 21m1999Aktan Arym Kubat
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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.

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What is The Adopted Son (1999) about?

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…

Who stars in The Adopted Son?

The Adopted Son stars Mirlan Abdykalykov (Beshkempir), Adir Abilkassimov, Mirlan Cinkozoev, Bakit Dzhylkychiev, Albina Imasheva (Aynura). The film was directed by Aktan Arym Kubat.

How long is The Adopted Son?

The Adopted Son has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

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