Aesop

This film brings us back to show us the life of the famous ancient sage Aesop, who helped people with his wisdom in their struggle for freedom and happiness.

Cast

Georgi Kaloyanchev

as Ezop

Dorotea Toncheva

as Rhodopis

Stoyanka Mutafova

as Xanthos' Wife

Djoko Rosic

as Kresos Envoy

Konstantin Kotsev

as Seer

Petr Čepek

as Amazis

Petar Vuchkov

as Kresos Envoy

Dimitar Bochev

as Guard

Naicho Petrov

as Slave Trader

Rangel Vulchanov

as Choralist

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