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Pomegranate Orchard

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Inspired by Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, the film follows a prodigal son who returns after 12 years. His reappearance at the family home in rural Azerbaijan significantly alters their way of life.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2017-07-01

Runtime: 90 mins

Director: Ilgar Najaf

Spoken language: Azərbaycan

Genres: Drama

Original title: Pomegranate Orchard

Production Companies: Buta Film, Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture, Azerbaijanfilm

Production Countries: Azerbaijan

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