The Film
Defiant
The Story
1925. Soviet power arrives in the remote Karakalpak villages. During this time, the dzhigit Turumbet and the beautiful Jumagul fall in love with each other. However, after the wedding, the young wife leaves her husband’s home, unwilling to accept the Old Testament way of life of her husband's family. Turumbet, who participates in bandit raids, does not immediately understand the revolutionary changes taking place.
Runtime
91 min
Released Jul 1982
