Ashik Kerib (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Ashik Kerib is a fantasy, drama, music and history film directed by Sergei Parajanov, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Wandering minstrel Ashik Kerib falls in love with a rich merchant's daughter, but is spurned by her father and forced to roam the world for a thousand and one nights. Now presumed dead by those he loves, he performs for the poor and unfortunate on his journeys through the wilderness. Parajanov's visually ravishing 'tableaux vivants' tell Lermontov's romantic tale while Turkish and Azerbaijani folk songs transport us into its mystical landscapes.
Who’s in it. Ashik Kerib stars Yuri Mgoyan as Ashik Kerib, Sofiko Chiaureli as Mother, Ramaz Chkhikvadze as Ali-Agha and Konstantin Stepankov as Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ashik Kerib has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashik Kerib page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashik Kerib tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashik Kerib (1988)?
- In US, Ashik Kerib is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ashik Kerib worth watching?
- Ashik Kerib holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ashik Kerib?
- Ashik Kerib stars Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze, Konstantin Stepankov and Varvara Dvalishvili.
- When was Ashik Kerib released?
- Ashik Kerib was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.