White, White Storks

Set in the rural village of White Storks, the story tackles the taboo subject of an extramarital affair. Strong-willed Malika, married but childless, is openly consorting with another man with whom she shares a seemingly tender bond.

Cast

Sairam Isayeva

as Malika

Bolot Beyshenaliev

as Kayum

Khikmat Latypov

as Shukut-ata

Muhammad Rafiqov

as Akram

Rakhim Pirmukhamedov

as A man in pajama pants

Saib Khodzhayev

as Tashmat

Sonakhanum Aliyeva

as Mekhriniso

Vakhob Abdullayev

as Yusup

Lyutfi Sarymsakova

as Kayum’s mother

Dzhavlon Khamrayev

as Older brother

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