The Diversion

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The Diversion

1989

1h 35m

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Mystery

Overview

After fulfilling his duty in Afghan War, Zaur returns to his home Baku. He is trying to clarify the truth when he heard that his father was arrested.

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27 members

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Elkhan Jafarov

Zaur

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Arzu Ocaqverdiyev

Samad

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Rita Amirbeyova

Rana

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Safura Ibrahimova

Aida

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Yashar Nuri

Rahimov

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Həsən Məmmədov

Mammadov

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Rasim Balayev

Hasanov

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Məmməd Verdiyev

Unknown Role

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Vidadi Həsənov

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Kamala Naghiyeva

Unknown Role

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Ayaz Salayev

Attorney

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Ali Guliyev

Unknown Role

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Mammad Mammadov

Unknown Role

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Kamil Maharramov

Unknown Role

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Muxtar Maniyev

Podpolkovnik

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Elmira Aslanova

Unknown Role

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Lətifə Əliyeva

Latifa

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Faraj Farajov

Neighbour

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Najiba Behbudova

Neighbour

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Bahadur Əliyev

Bahadur

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Konstantin Artyomov

Unknown Role

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Nuriyyə Əhmədova

Neighbour

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Əliqulu Səmədov

Officer

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Vidadi Aliyev

Officer

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Tavakkul Ismailov

Unknown Role

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Bakhtiyar Karimov

Unknown Role

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Səidə Quliyeva

Unknown Role

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