The Adopted Son

In a remote Kyrgyz village, Beshkempir, an infant foundling, is taken in by five older women and later adopted by a couple unable to bear children of their own. Fast forward to his early teenage years, a pubescent Beshkempir is faced with all the problems of crushing on girls and courtship, reconciling with friends and dealing with death in the family. Above all he questions his place in the world as an adoptee.

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Release Date

February 10, 1999

Status

Released

Original Title

Beshkempir

Runtime

1h 21min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Kirghiz

Production Companies

Noé ProductionsCNCKyrgyzfilm