Corn Island (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Corn Island is a 2014 war drama directed by Giorgi Ovashvili, starring İlyas Salman as Old man, Mariam Buturishvili and Tamer Levent. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $37,445 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Giorgi Ovashvili
- Original language
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Georgian - Studio
- Alamdary Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Corn Island About?
The premise of Corn Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An unusual island appeared in the Inguri River, which marks the border between Georgia and Abkhazia, following a spring flood. An elderly peasant believes the island was created specifically for growing corn, a conviction reflected in his weathered face, a landscape of its own after decades spent working the land. The film explores themes of isolation and connection against the backdrop of this unique geographical phenomenon.
Corn Island Cast & Characters
İlyas Salman leads the cast as Old man, with Mariam Buturishvili as Girl and Tamer Levent as Officer. Directed by Giorgi Ovashvili; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giorgi Ovashvili
- İlyas Salman as Old man
- Mariam Buturishvili as Girl
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Tamer Levent as Officer - Irakli Samushia as Soldier
More from Giorgi Ovashvili
One more film directed by Giorgi Ovashvili: Khibula.
Corn Island Plot Summary
What happens in Corn Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Spring flooding forms a small silt island with rich soil in the middle of the Enguri River, a land without an owner that quietly invites new life. An old man İlyas Salman, together with his granddaughter Mariam Buturishvili, claims the island, builds a simple hut, and plants corn. While the granddaughter finishes school, the old man clings to a quiet pride in her education and hopes to see her diploma the following year, a milestone that anchors his slow, patient vigil in this fragile sanctuary.
Full summary
The whole story of Corn Island, scene by scene
Corn Island Box Office
Corn Island grossed $37,445 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$37.4K
- International
- $37.4K
How Well Do You Know Corn Island?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What natural event creates the silt island where the story takes place?
Corn Island Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “一座島的永恆, simindis k'undzuli” and “Die Maisinsel”.
- Also known as
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- 一座島的永恆, simindis k'undzuli
- Die Maisinsel
- 庄稼之岛
- La terre éphémère
- אי התירס
- A Ilha do Milharal
- Кукурузный остров
- Kukuřičný ostrov
- Царевичният остров
- Kukurūzų sala
- Simindis Kundzuli
- Mısır Adası
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- Kukoricasziget
- とうもろこしの島
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Corn Island FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Corn Island, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Corn Island?
Corn Island runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Corn Island released?
Corn Island was released on September 17, 2014.
Who directed Corn Island?
Corn Island was directed by Giorgi Ovashvili.
More films by Giorgi Ovashvili Who is in the cast of Corn Island?
Corn Island stars İlyas Salman as Old man, Mariam Buturishvili as Girl and Tamer Levent as Officer, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Corn Island make at the box office?
Corn Island grossed $37,445 worldwide.
Does Corn Island have a post-credit scene?
No. Corn Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Corn Island in?
The original language of Corn Island is Georgian.
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