The Diversion
1989 · 95 min · Drama, Thriller, Mystery
After fulfilling his duty in Afghan War, Zaur returns to his home Baku. He is trying to clarify the truth when he heard that his father was arrested.
Directed by Eldar Guliyev · Written by Eldar Guliyev
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Elkhan Jafarov Zaur - A Arzu Ojagverdiyev Samad
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Rita Amirbeyova Rana -
Safura Ibrahimova Aida -
Yashar Nuri Rahimov -
Hasan Mammadov Mammadov -
Rasim Balayev Hasanov - M Mammad Verdiyev
- V Vidadi Hasanov
- K Kamala Naghiyeva
- A Ayaz Salayev Attorney
- A Ali Guliyev
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