Overview

The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.

Genres

Cast

Kapan Badyrov

Aidar

Serke Kozhamkulov

Kozhamkulov

Yeleubai Umurzakov

Erden

Shaken Aimanov

Sharip

Oleg Zhakov

Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich

Amina Umurzakova

Azhar

Dariga Tnalina

Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited)

Tamara Kosubayeva

(uncredited)