The Descendant of the Snow Leopard (1984)
The Russian Descendant of the Snow Leopard is based on a famous Kirghizian folktale. Apparently the Kirghizian folks had plenty of time to tell this story: to print a full synopsis would result in a novelette. Essentially, the story involves a proud group of highland hunters called the Snow Leopards, who in order to survive a brutal winter must request help from the Lowland people. The price for this assistance is the hand of the Snow Leopard's daughter, who is promised in marriage to a wealthy Lowland trader. During the Springtime wedding celebration, the trader becomes fascinated by a stranger who wins all the athletic contests. This "male" contestant turns out to be a woman, who has arrived to seek freedom for her imprisoned husband. The subsequent romance between the trader and the beautiful stranger results in disaster and bloodshed for both the Snow Leopards and the Lowlanders.
Cast
- Dokhdurbek Kydyraliyev - Kojojash
- Aliman Dzhangorozova - Saikal
- Doskhan Zholzhaksynov - Mundusbai
- Gulnara Chokubaeva - Aike
- Ashir Chokubayev - Kasen
- Marat Zhanteliev - Sayak
- Jamal Seidakmatova - Begayim
- Gulnara Kydyraliyeva - Zulaika
- Reyimbay Seytov - Bakas
- Japar Sadykov
Screenplay
Keywords
based on fairy tale, ancient tale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Descendant of the Snow Leopard about?
- The Russian Descendant of the Snow Leopard is based on a famous Kirghizian folktale. Apparently the Kirghizian folks had plenty of time to tell this story: to print a full synopsis would result in a novelette. Essentially, the story involves a proud group of highland hunters called the Snow Leopards, who in order to survive a brutal winter must request help from the Lowland people. The price for this assistance is the hand of the Snow Leopard's daughter, who is promised in marriage to a wealthy Lowland trader. During the Springtime wedding celebration, the trader becomes fascinated by a stranger who wins all the athletic contests. This "male" contestant turns out to be a woman, who has arrived to seek freedom for her imprisoned husband. The subsequent romance between the trader and the beautiful stranger results in disaster and bloodshed for both the Snow Leopards and the Lowlanders.
- Who directed The Descendant of the Snow Leopard?
- The Descendant of the Snow Leopard was directed by Tolomush Okeev.
- Who stars in The Descendant of the Snow Leopard?
- The Descendant of the Snow Leopard stars Dokhdurbek Kydyraliyev, Aliman Dzhangorozova, Doskhan Zholzhaksynov, Gulnara Chokubaeva, Ashir Chokubayev, Marat Zhanteliev.
- How long is The Descendant of the Snow Leopard?
- The Descendant of the Snow Leopard has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is The Descendant of the Snow Leopard?
- The Descendant of the Snow Leopard is a History, Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Descendant of the Snow Leopard produced?
- The Descendant of the Snow Leopard was produced in Soviet Union.