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Garib in the Land of Jinn (1977)

The twin brothers Sachib and Garib are cheerful and funny boys. They tend to their small farm and take care of their mother and sister. But Garib is no longer satisfied with this "simple" life. He wants to achieve prestige and prosperity. One day, while working in the fields, he is surprised by a demon who promises him wealth, fame, honor, and power if Garib works for him. Garib succumbs to the temptation and accepts the offer. His task now is to impart his knowledge and skills to the cave dwellers, called jinn. At first, Garib feels comfortable and succeeds in transforming the underworld into a fertile and flourishing landscape. But Garib is increasingly tormented by his longing for his family back home.

  • Fantasy
  • Family
  • Adventure

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bakhtiyar KhanizadehBakhtiyar KhanizadehGarib / Sahib
  • Photo of Mukhtar ManiyevMukhtar ManiyevAkshad
  • Photo of Amaliya PanahovaAmaliya PanahovaZarri
  • Photo of Hamlet XanizadehHamlet XanizadehRaki
  • Photo of Gulnara AfandiyevaGulnara AfandiyevaZarangiz
  • Photo of Firangiz SharifovaFirangiz SharifovaTukaz
  • Photo of Alasgar MammadogluAlasgar MammadogluAsra
  • Photo of Mubariz AlikhanoglyMubariz AlikhanoglyKasra
  • Photo of Ahmad AhmadovAhmad AhmadovRigdas
  • Photo of Gunduz AbbasovGunduz AbbasovIblis

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