Slave

Slave

2023 · 72 min · Drama

The film tells the story of Rustam and Nargiz, a family with two young children who are going through difficult times. For more than six months, the family has been facing serious financial problems. In order to escape this difficult situation, Rustam is forced to work as a day laborer. One day, a client comes to the labor market and offers him a job for a “good” amount of money. The main events begin after this. This job changes the lives of both Rustam and his friend Babek.

Directed by Elvin Mirzəyev

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