The Adopted Son

Beshkempir

In a remote Kyrgyz village, Beshkempir, an infant foundling, is taken in by five older women and later adopted by a couple unable to bear children of their own. Fast forward to his early teenage years, a pubescent Beshkempir is faced with all the problems of crushing on girls and courtship, reconciling with friends and dealing with death in the family. Above all he questions his place in the world as an adoptee.

Director

Aktan Arym Kubat

Music

Nurlan Nishanov

Screenplay

Avtandil Adikulov

Screenplay

Marat Sarulu

Status

Released

Release date

10/02/1999

Original language

Kyrgyz