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The Cherry Tree

1972 43 minutes
70/100

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It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.

Released

1st January 1972

54 years ago

Runtime

43 minutes

Finishes at 6:02pm

Ratings and awards

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    7/10

  • FilmFlow Logo

    70%

Directed by

Tofik Ismailov

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Written by

Akram Aylisli

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