The Skies of Our Childhood
Jan 02 1966
•1h 18m
•Drama
Bakai is an old shepherd who lives in the country while his children have long grown accustomed to life in the city. When his youngest son pays him a visit, Bakai wants him to stay and help with the rigors of rural living.
Cast
See allMuratbek Ryskulov
Bakai
Aliman Dzhangorozova
Urum
Sovetbek Dzhumadylov
Alym
Nasreddin Dubashev
Kalyk
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