The Cherry Tree

Gilas Ağacı
The Cherry Tree
1972-01-01
43
Released

Overview

It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.



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Sevinj Ismailova

Sevinj Ismailov

Nigar
Soltan Mammadov

Soltan Mammadov

Sadig
Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov

Mammadrza Sheik

Gulam
Leyla Badirbeyli

Leyla Badirbeyl

Mushafar
Zemfira Ismailova

Zemfira Ismailo

Sadig's Mother
Mukhtar Avsharov

Mukhtar Avsharo

Saftarali

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