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The Adopted Son

1999, Movie, 1h 21min

In a remote Kyrgyz village, Beshkempir, an infant foundling, is taken in by five older women and later adopted by a couple unable to bear children of their own. Fast forward to his early teenage years, a pubescent Beshkempir is faced with all the problems of crushing on girls and courtship, reconciling with friends and dealing with death in the family. Above all he questions his place in the world as an adoptee.

Country: France,Kyrgyzstan

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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There is a gentle, unforced artistry in Abdykalykov’s film which unfolds to the sound of distant birdsong throughout: it’s a great pleasure to have it revived .

Read full review at The Guardian

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