White, White Storks (1966)

Director: Ali Khamraev

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.

Cast

Sairam Isayeva

Malika

Bolot Beyshenaliev

Kayum

Khikmat Latypov

Shukut-ata

Muhammad Rafiqov

Akram

Rakhim Pirmukhamedov

A man in pajama pants

Saib Khodzhayev

Tashmat

Sonakhanum Aliyeva

Mekhriniso

Vakhob Abdullayev

Yusup

Lyutfi Sarymsakova

Kayum’s mother

Dzhavlon Khamrayev

Older brother