Lake Paliastomi
1964 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama
Ivane, a Gurian peasant is struggling with social inequality, trying to feed an impoverished family, pay state and rent taxes with extreme physical exertion and timber production. There is little hope for the future.
Directed by Siko Dolidze · Written by Siko Dolidze
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Sergo Zakariadze Ivane - M M. Jibladze Niko
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Dudukhana Tserodze Eka -
Megi Tsulukidze Countess Qetevani - G G. Chachava Tsira
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Zeinab Botsvadze Pati -
Vakhtang Ninua Katsia -
Valodia Tsuladze Besarioni - L Lazare Kazaishvili Almaskhani
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Guram Sagaradze Seminarist
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