Munabia (2017)
Munabia depicts the story of a family's frustration, fury, sadness and eventual acceptance of a long term love affair between a widowed father and his mistress. The film is set in rural Kyrgyzstan, where the natural environment, local culture, traditions and political climate all play an integral part in the drama which unfolds.
Director: Taalaibek Kulmendeev
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Meerim Atantaeva as Munabia (young) |
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Sakyn Karabayev as Januzak |
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Ulan Sultangaziev as Januzak (young) |
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Gulzinat Suranchieva as Munabia |
| Camera | Mars Umarov | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Taalaibek Kulmendeev | Director |
| Editing | Eldiar Madakim | Editor |
| Production | Talantbek Tolobekov | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Murzali Jenbaev | Music Director |
| Production | Gulmira Kerimova | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Murzali Jenbaev | Original Music Composer |