
The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.

as Abai

as Aidar

as Kozhamkulov

as Erden

as Sharip

as Abish

as Kokpay

as Ospanov


as Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich

as Narymbet

as Azhar

as Magish

as Karlygash

as Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited)

as Oraz (uncredited)

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