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White, White Storks

White, White Storks

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White, White Storks

1967

1h 28m

7.2(5 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Set in the rural village of White Storks, the story tackles the taboo subject of an extramarital affair. Strong-willed Malika, married but childless, is openly consorting with another man with whom she shares a seemingly tender bond.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Sairam Isayeva

Sairam Isayeva

Malika

Bolot Beyshenaliev

Bolot Beyshenaliev

Kayum

Khikmat Latypov

Khikmat Latypov

Shukut-ata

Muhammad Rafiqov

Muhammad Rafiqov

Akram

Rakhim Pirmukhamedov

Rakhim Pirmukhamedov

A man in pajama pants

Saib Khodzhayev

Tashmat

Sonakhanum Aliyeva

Mekhriniso

Vakhob Abdullayev

Vakhob Abdullayev

Yusup

Lyutfi Sarymsakova

Lyutfi Sarymsakova

Kayum’s mother

Dzhavlon Khamrayev

Dzhavlon Khamrayev

Older brother

Creative team

Directed by: Ali Khamraev
Written by: Odelsha Agishev
Ali Khamraev

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