The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.
Cast
Kalibek Kuanyshbayev
Abai
Kapan Badyrov
Aidar
Serke Kozhamkulov
Kozhamkulov
Yeleubai Umurzakov
Erden
Shaken Aimanov
Sharip
Zhagda Oguzbayev
Abish
Saifullah Telgarayev
Kokpay
Kamal Karmysov
Ospanov
Rakhia Koychubayeva
Unknown
Oleg Zhakov
Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich
Marat Syzdykov
Narymbet
Amina Umurzakova
Azhar
Sholpan Dzhandarbekova
Magish
Zoya Tadzhitdinova
Karlygash
Dariga Tnalina
Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited)
Ataibek Zholumbetov
Oraz (uncredited)
Tamara Kosubayeva
(uncredited)
