When the Mill Stopped (1972)

When the Mill Stopped (1972) poster

In his early childhood, Aziz lost his father, and his mother remarried a collective farm miller, Ustozakir. The boy spent all his time at the mill, helping his stepfather, and when he grew older, he completed a driving course. After his mother's death, Ustozakir marries a young woman. When Aziz sees his mother’s jewelry on the bride, he rips it off and runs away from his stepfather's house. After getting a job as a driver, he meets Muhabbat. The young couple falls in love, but their love is hindered by the fact that, according to an old tradition, Muhabbat has been betrothed to Gaib since childhood, and he insists on marrying her. After the girl rejects his official proposal, Gaib attempts to abduct her. However, Aziz and his friends thwart his plans.

Director: Mukadas Makhmudov
Genre: Romance
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Music: Said Hamrayev
Cinematography: Anvar Mansurov
Production: Tajikfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Tajik
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Mukadas Makhmudov
More Films in Genre: Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the Mill Stopped about?
In his early childhood, Aziz lost his father, and his mother remarried a collective farm miller, Ustozakir. The boy spent all his time at the mill, helping his stepfather, and when he grew older, he completed a driving course. After his mother's death, Ustozakir marries a young woman. When Aziz sees his mother’s jewelry on the bride, he rips it off and runs away from his stepfather's house. After getting a job as a driver, he meets Muhabbat. The young couple falls in love, but their love is hindered by the fact that, according to an old tradition, Muhabbat has been betrothed to Gaib since childhood, and he insists on marrying her. After the girl rejects his official proposal, Gaib attempts to abduct her. However, Aziz and his friends thwart his plans.
Who directed When the Mill Stopped?
When the Mill Stopped was directed by Mukadas Makhmudov.
Who stars in When the Mill Stopped?
When the Mill Stopped stars Iskandar Abdullaev, Nikolay Badin, Muazzam Ibragimov, Abdulkhair Kasymov, Dilbar Kasymova, Makhmud Takhiri.
What genre is When the Mill Stopped?
When the Mill Stopped is a Romance film.
Where was When the Mill Stopped produced?
When the Mill Stopped was produced in Soviet Union.