Stars
Uktamoi Miyasarova
Maruf Pulodzoda
Kova Tilavpur
Mardonkul Kulbobo
Malohat Maqsumova
Furkat Burlev
Orzuqui Kholikov
Hokim Rakhmonov
Tolib Temuraliev
Davras Azimov
Full Cast & Crew
[Cast Group]
Actor: Uktamoi Miyasarova | Character: Halima
Actor: Maruf Pulodzoda | Character: Hamro
Actor: Kova Tilavpur | Character: Yatim
Actor: Mardonkul Kulbobo | Character: Mayor
Actor: Malohat Maqsumova | Character: Savri
Actor: Furkat Burlev | Character: The Barman
Actor: Orzuqui Kholikov | Character: Young man with goat
Actor: Hokim Rakhmonov | Character: Dervish
Actor: Tolib Temuraliev | Character: The Millionaire
Actor: Davras Azimov | Character: The Doormaker
Actor: Pahimjon Mahmudov | Character: Actor
Actor: Mukhtor Mirzoev | Character: Actor
Actor: Odil Nakbov | Character: Actor
Actor: Pulodjon Usmonov | Character: Actor
Actor: Parvis Askarov | Character: Actor
Actor: Kosimjon Solikov | Character: Actor
Actor: Khumor Ergasheva | Character: Actress
Actor: Kasim Parpiev | Character: Actor
Actor: Karimqul Kholiqov | Character: Actor
Actor: Nosir Rahmonov | Character: Actor
[Directors Group]
Name: Jamshed Usmonov | Role: Director
[Writers Group]
Name: Jamshed Usmonov | Role: Writer
[Producers Group]
Name: Tatiana Abdullaeva | Role: Producer
Name: Joël Farges | Role: Producer
Name: Elda Guidinetti | Role: Producer
Name: Elise Jalladeau | Role: Producer
Name: Veronique Marty | Role: Producer
Name: Marco Müller | Role: Producer
Name: Andres Pfäffli | Role: Producer
Name: Jamshed Usmonov | Role: Producer
[Music Group]
Name: Michael Galasso | Role: Composer
[Cinematography Group]
Name: Pascal Lagriffoul | Role: Cinematographer
[Editing Group]
Name: Jacques Comets | Role: Editor
[Production Design Group]
Name: Mavlodod Farosatshoev | Role: Production Designer
[Costume Design Group]
Name: Marina Yakunina | Role: Costume Designer
[Assistant Directors]
Name: Davras Azimov | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Khurshed Golibekov | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Safar Mamadjonov | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Nosir Rahmonov | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Firas Sabzaliev | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Khusrav Sultonov | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
[Sound Department]
Name: Sarah Anderson | Role: Sound Department
Name: Nicolas Becker | Role: Sound Department
Name: Éric Bonnard | Role: Sound Department
Name: Dana Farzanehpour | Role: Sound Department
Name: Waldir Xavier | Role: Sound Department
Name: Roberto Cappannelli | Role: Sound Department
[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Raphaël Cauhépé-François | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
[Editorial Department]
Name: Sarah Anderson | Role: Editorial Department
Trailers
IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317476/videogallery/
Release Schedule
France: May 24, 2002 (Cannes Film Festival, premiere)
Japan: December 8, 2002 (Tokyo FILMeX)
Netherlands: January 24, 2003 (International Film Festival Rotterdam)
France: January 26, 2003 (Paris Nemo Film Festival)
Sweden: February 1, 2003 (Göteborg Film Festival)
France: February 26, 2003
Germany: March 27, 2003 (Wiesbaden goEast)
Singapore: April 2003 (Singapore International Film Festival)
Belgium: April 27, 2003 (Brussels European Film Festival)
Switzerland: May 15, 2003 (German speaking region)
Denmark: August 15, 2003 (Copenhagen International Film Festival)
Philippines: August 20, 2003 (Cinemanila Film Festival)
Belgium: September 3, 2003
Norway: September 26, 2003
Poland: October 4, 2003 (Warsaw Film Festival)
Hungary: October 11, 2003 (Titanic International Filmpresence Festival)
Greece: November 21, 2003 (Thessaloniki International Film Festival)
Mexico: November 25, 2003 (Muestra Internacional de Cine)
Netherlands: January 15, 2004
Czech Republic: January 23, 2004 (Febio Film Festival)
United States: April 2, 2004 (Wisconsin Film Festival)
Italy: June 18, 2004
United Kingdom: November 12, 2004 (limited)
Mexico: November 12, 2004 (Mexico City)
Mexico: November 26, 2004 (Cuernavaca)
Mexico: December 10, 2004 (limited)
Argentina: March 11, 2005 (Mar del Plata Film Festival)
Portugal: November 10, 2025 (LEFFEST - Lisboa Film Festival)
Awards
Winner | 2003 | Tromsø International Film Festival | Aurora Award | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2003 | Tromsø International Film Festival | Don Quixote Award | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2002 | BFI London Film Festival | FIPRESCI Prize | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost | For the authentic vision of a society within a well-told story punctuated by the life affirming humour and attention to the details of everyday life.
Winner | 2003 | Angers European First Film Festival | European Special Jury Award | Feature Film | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2003 | Bratislava International Film Festival | Best Actor | Maruf Pulodzoda, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2003 | Bratislava International Film Festival | Prize of the Ecumenical Jury | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Nominee | 2003 | Bratislava International Film Festival | Grand Prix | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2003 | goEast | Special Mention | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2003 | Singapore International Film Festival | Silver Screen Award | Best Director - Asian Feature Film | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2002 | Tokyo FILMeX | Special Jury Prize | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost | For its maturity of all aspects, such as directing, acting and cinematography, as a first feature film.
Nominee | 2002 | Tokyo FILMeX | Grand Prize | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Winner | 2004 | Nika Awards | Nika | Best Film of the CIS and Baltics | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost | Tajikistan, Italy, France, Switzerland
Nominee | 2003 | Jeonju International Film Festival | Woosuk Award | Asian New Comers | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Nominee | 2002 | Cannes Film Festival | Un Certain Regard Award | Jamshed Usmonov, Fararishtay kifti rost
Box Office
France: USD 85024
Period: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2003 | Rank: 292 | Weeks in release: 2 | Theaters: 37 | Gross to date: USD 85024 | Interval gross: USD 85024 | Per theater average: USD 2297