Arshin Takes a Wife

Directed by Nikolai Leshchenko, Rza Takhmasib

Written by Sabit Rakhman, Uzeyir Hadjibeyov

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

Cast

Rashid Behbudov

Asgar

Leyla Badirbayli

Gulchohra

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Alakbar Huseynzadeh

Soltan bey

Ismail Efendiyev

Suleyman

Munavvar Kalantarli

Jahan

Lutfali Abdullayev

Vali

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Fatma Mehraliyeva

Telli

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Rahila Mustafayeva

Asya

Mirzaagha Aliyev

Mashadi Ibad