The Cherry Tree

A quiet, sorrowful village tale that slowly turns painful as hardship erodes kindness and community.

Directed by

Tofig Ismailov

Genres

Drama, Family, Tv movie

Starring

Sevinj Ismailova, Soltan Mammadov, Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

War, grief, morality, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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