Based on Chingiz Aitmatov’s novel "Farewell, Gyulsary!" The story of Tanabai the blacksmith, father of three children, who upon his return from war became a herdsman, and his tragic love for the soldier’s widow Byubyudzhan. The lyrical poem has an additional storyline concerning the horse Gyulsary and his master Tanabai.
Sergei Urusevsky | Director |
Chinghiz Aitmatov | Novel |
Chinghiz Aitmatov | Screenplay |
Lidiya Milioti | Editor |
D. Tyulegenov | Creative Consultant |
Sergei Urusevsky | Writer |
Mieczysław Weinberg | Original Music Composer |
Lidiya Novi | Costume Design |
V. Fridman | Production Manager |
Sergei Urusevsky | Director of Photography |