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The Man of Earth
Genres
Drama
Overview
Sokol is a middle-aged Kosovar Albanian who, together with his family, emigrates from Kosovo to Turkey, and faces the foreign and unknown world. After some time he becomes homesick, eventually leaving his last will he gave to his son that when he dies, his bones will be returned to his native country. He dies near of a cliff at the Black Sea coast. In his native village, the news that Sokol has been returned from emigration are being spread.
Details
Budget
$150000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
107 min
Release Date
1984-05-21
Status
Released
Original Language
Albanian
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
7.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Abdurrahman Shala
Sokol
Avdush Hasani
Mema
Ramadan Malaj
Burri
Bislim Muçaj
Bardhi
Hazir Myftari
Teuta Rrahmani
Hana
Lumnie Sopi
Tringa
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