The Silence
Sep 06 1998
•1h 16m
•Drama, Music
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.
Cast
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Tahmineh Normatova
Khorshid
Nadereh Abdelahyeva
Nadareh
Goibibi Ziadolahyeva
Khorshid's Mother
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