Why do You Remain Silent?

Why do You Remain Silent?

Why do You Remain Silent?

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Why do You Remain Silent?

1966

1h 13m

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Drama

Crime

Thriller

Adventure

Overview

Rasim, a young mechanic, meets Surayya and falls in love with her. But he is dragged into Shirmammad's wrongdoings; Shirmammad is Surayya's father and the leader of a gang of poachers. Realising his fault, Rasim tries to convince Surayya to stop trafficking in stolen fish. After a long period of reflection, Rasim becomes aware that he cannot go against his conscience, even for love's sake.

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Azerbaijanfilm

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Khayal Akhundzadeh

Rasim

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Acting

Rana Salimova

Jamila

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Acting

Yusif Vəliyev

Shirmammad

Yusif Vəliyev

Acting

Земфира Цахилова

Surayya

Земфира Цахилова

Acting

Олег Хабалов

Najaf

Олег Хабалов

Acting

Mammadsadig Nuriyev

Unknown Role

Mammadsadig Nuriyev

Acting

Kamil Qubuşov

Babir

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Acting

Hasanagha Turabov

Unknown Role

Hasanagha Turabov

Directing

Ağarza Quliyev

Teacher

Ağarza Quliyev

Acting

Fazil Salayev

Murderer

Fazil Salayev

Acting

Sadıq Hüseynov

Unknown Role

Sadıq Hüseynov

Acting

Mirzə Babayev

Unknown Role

Mirzə Babayev

Acting

Eldar Əliyev

Unknown Role

Eldar Əliyev

Acting

Amaliya Panahova

Unknown Role

Amaliya Panahova

Acting

Maryam Seyidbeyli

Student

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Acting

Amina Yusifgizi

Unknown Role

Amina Yusifgizi

Acting

Süsən Məcidova

Unknown Role

Süsən Məcidova

Acting

Sona Hadjiyeva

Salminaz

Sona Hadjiyeva

Acting

Mammad Sadigov

Unknown Role

No Image

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