Angel on the Right (2002)
An unrepentant prodigal son straight out of a Russian jail returns to his hometown, Asht, to help his mother die with dignity. But his debts in his hometown are many and long overdue, the townspeople are tough as nails, and he soon gets more than he expected from the quiet village. In this dark comedy, his third feature, writer-director Jamshed Usmonov cast the population of Asht as its own persuasive self and his own mother and brother as the fractured yet formidable domestic couple.
Director: Jamshed Usmonov
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 24, 2002
Cast
- Uktamoi Miyasarova - Halima
- Maruf Pulodzoda - Hamro
- Kova Tilavpur - Yatim
- Mardonkul Kulbobo - Mayor
- Malohat Maqsumova - Savri
- Furkat Burlev - The Barman
- Orzuqui Kholikov - Young man with goat
- Hokim Rakhmonov - Dervish
- Tolib Temuraliev - The millionaire
- Davras Azimov - The doormaker
Screenplay
Music: Michael Galasso
Cinematography: Pascal Lagriffoul
Editing: Jacques Comets
Production: Ventura Film, Artcam International, Asht Village, Fabrica, RSI, RAI
Country: Tajikistan, Italy, France, Switzerland
Language: Tajik
Original Language: tg
More Films by Director: Jamshed Usmonov
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angel on the Right about?
- An unrepentant prodigal son straight out of a Russian jail returns to his hometown, Asht, to help his mother die with dignity. But his debts in his hometown are many and long overdue, the townspeople are tough as nails, and he soon gets more than he expected from the quiet village. In this dark comedy, his third feature, writer-director Jamshed Usmonov cast the population of Asht as its own persuasive self and his own mother and brother as the fractured yet formidable domestic couple.
- Who directed Angel on the Right?
- Angel on the Right was directed by Jamshed Usmonov.
- Who stars in Angel on the Right?
- Angel on the Right stars Uktamoi Miyasarova, Maruf Pulodzoda, Kova Tilavpur, Mardonkul Kulbobo, Malohat Maqsumova, Furkat Burlev.
- How long is Angel on the Right?
- Angel on the Right has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Angel on the Right?
- Angel on the Right is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Angel on the Right produced?
- Angel on the Right was produced in Tajikistan, Italy, France, Switzerland.