The Cloth Peddler

The Cloth Peddler

1965 · 85 min · ★ 4.7 · Romance, Music, Comedy

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

Directed by Tofig Taghizadeh · Written by Mukhtar Dadashev

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