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The Daughter-in-Law (1972): Cast

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The Daughter-in-Law is a 1972 drama directed by Khodzha Kuli Narliyev, starring Maya-Gozel Aimedova as Ogulkeyik (voice Roza Makagonova), Khodzha Durdy Narliyev and Mergen Niyazov. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Daughter-in-Law (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Turkmen
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Daughter-in-Law About?

The premise of The Daughter-in-Law without spoilers.

After her husband, a celebrated pilot, is killed in World II, a woman remains with her father‑in‑law in an isolated desert outpost. Though longing to return to her family, she stays, fearing that leaving would crush the fragile hope that her husband might somehow still come back. She endures harsh conditions and the weight of memory, clinging to the possibility of his return.

The Daughter-in-Law Themes & Keywords

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  • father in law daughter in law relationship
  • shepherd
  • everyday life during wartime
  • breast feeding
  • desert
  • buried in sand
  • teapot
  • woman wears a head scarf
  • sand dune
  • turkmenistan
  • camel
  • yurt
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  • woman with long hair
  • water jug
  • water well
  • water trough
  • dead mouse
  • poisoned well
  • climbing into a well
  • soviet cinema
  • bonfire
  • flock of sheep
  • biplane
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  • soviet soldier
  • pilot
  • world war two
  • husband away at war
  • sheep dog
  • shawl
  • braided hair
  • antonov an 2
  • fantasy sequence
  • traditional garb
  • melon
  • riding a donkey
  • person thought dead is alive
  • veil
  • spying on a woman
  • skull cap
  • brother sister relationship
  • hammock
  • hope
  • windmill
  • childbirth
  • missing husband
  • flashback
  • husband wife relationship
  • wife waits for her husband
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Cast & crew

The Daughter-in-Law Cast & Characters

Maya-Gozel Aimedova leads the cast as Ogulkeyik (voice Roza Makagonova), with Khodzha Durdy Narliyev and Mergen Niyazov. Directed by Khodzha Kuli Narliyev; 10 actors are credited in all.

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The Daughter-in-Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Daughter-in-Law, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Daughter-in-Law?

The Daughter-in-Law runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Daughter-in-Law released?

The Daughter-in-Law was released on August 21, 1972.

Who directed The Daughter-in-Law?

The Daughter-in-Law was directed by Khodzha Kuli Narliyev.

More films by Khodzha Kuli Narliyev

Who is in the cast of The Daughter-in-Law?

The Daughter-in-Law stars Maya-Gozel Aimedova as Ogulkeyik (voice Roza Makagonova), Khodzha Durdy Narliyev and Mergen Niyazov, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Daughter-in-Law have a post-credit scene?

No. The Daughter-in-Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Daughter-in-Law in?

The original language of The Daughter-in-Law is Turkmen.

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