The Cherry Tree
01/01/1972
It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.
Movie Information
Sevinj Ismailova
as Nigar
Soltan Mammadov
as Sadig
Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov
as Gulam
Leyla Badirbayli
as Mushafar
Zemfira Ismailova
as Sadig's Mother
Mukhtar Avsharov
as Saftarali
Farhad Ismailov
as
Tariyel Qasimov
as Sadig's Father
