Name: Luna Papa
Director: Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Moritz Bleibtreu, Chulpan Khamatova, Ato Mukhamedzhanov, Merab Ninidze, Polina Raykina

About This Movie

Luna Papa is this intriguing blend of comedy and drama, directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov. The film has a unique narrative perspective; it’s told through the eyes of an unborn child, which gives it this surreal quality. Mamlakat, our protagonist, has this quiet yearning for a life beyond her small village in Central Asia. The atmosphere is a mix of vivid rural life and the chaotic dreams of youth, with the pacing flowing seamlessly between her whimsical aspirations and the stark realities she faces. Performances are genuine, especially the chemistry between Mamlakat and the charming but ultimately deceptive actor. It’s also notable how it captures the cultural nuances of the region, making you feel the weight of tradition against the backdrop of personal desire.

Unique narrative perspective told by unborn child · Captures rural Central Asian culture · Mix of whimsical and stark realities