
Nothing is easy for Torik, a shy orphan adopted by his aunt and uncle: he struggles to fit into village life, learn a craft, or find a wife. When Torik does fall in love – with Anjel, a local prostitute – he must face down the disapproval of his narrow-minded community and assert his right to happiness.

Galina Belyaeva
Anzhel

Sofiko Chiaureli
Turvanta

Ashot Adamyan
Torik

Frunzik Mkrtchyan
Grigor-agha

Natalya Krachkovskaya
Prostitute

Tigran Voskanyan
Torik-teenager

Arsen Kuyumdgyan
Torik as child

Armen Khostikyan
Manufacturer

Alexander Hovhannisyan
Teacher

Stepan Harutyunyan
Edgine Oganesyan

Galya Novents
Hovakim's wife

Evelina Sharinyan
Prostitute
Sergei Cholakhyan

Leonard Sarkisov
Hairdresser