Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
Genres
Overview
In the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, tradition is king. Polo's still played with a freshly killed goat and the men still marry their women the old-fashioned way: by abducting them off the street and forcing them to be their wife. Bride kidnapping is a supposedly ancient custom that's made a major comeback since the fall of Communism and now accounts for nearly half of all marriages in some parts.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
34 min
Release Date
2011-12-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
Thomas Morton
Host
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