Film

The Apple of My Eye

1976 · 1h 30m · Drama

The death of their exceptional father shakes the Shatmanov family to its core, forcing them to reflect on the past and future. Erkin, who has built a life in Moscow, faces criticism from relatives who see him as having betrayed his roots. Yet his love and work keep him tied to the city. This film delves into the inner struggles of a modern man torn between duty and belonging.

Baken Kydykeyeva

Asylkan, Erkin's mother

Bolot Beyshenaliev

Erkin

Svetlana Danilchenko

Sasha

Sovetbek Dzhumadylov

Sarymsak, uncle

Maria Kurmanalieva

Zuura

Gulmira Kongurbaeva

Anara

Suimenkul Chokmorov

Erkin's father

Roman Khomyatov

Glebov

Zheenbek Mukambetov

Orozbek Kutmanaliev

Tayak

Baki Omurkulov

shepherd

Mamlakat Kylycheva

signal operator

Aliman Dzhangorozova

Klara Yusupzhanova

shepherd's wife

Viktor Lazarev

Alexey Ivanovich

Ira Baranova

Erkin's daughter

• Gennadiy BazarovDirector
• Ashim DzhakypbekovScreenplay
• Leonid DjadjuchenkoScreenplay
• Yuri SimonyanProducer
• Valeriy VilenskiyDirector of Photography

Release date

January 1, 1976

Status

Released

Original language

Russian

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama