Top Cast
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Chingiz Alizade
Həsən
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Nihad Quliyev
Vüsal
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Narmin Baghirli
Aytac
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Nübar Musazadə
Kəmalə
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Ceyla Cəfərova
Aylin
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Teymur Həsənov
Eldar
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Firuzə Hüseynzadə
Fidan
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Cavidan İsmayıl
Emil
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Rəşad Zöhrab
Kəmran
Overview
The film was shot within the framework of the educational program of the Azerbaijan Film Academy.
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