Tulpan (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Tulpan is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sergei Dvortsevoy, running about 100 minutes. “She's the only girl for him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Asa, a young and cheerful dreamer, returns from his Russian naval service to his sister’s nomadic family on the desolate Hunger Steppe of central Asia, so that he can begin his own life as a shepherd. But before he can tend a flock of his own, Asa must first win the hand of the only eligible girl for miles—his mysterious neighbor, Tulpan.
Who’s in it. Tulpan stars Askhat Kuchencherekov as Asa, Samal Yeslyamova as Samal, Tolepbergen Baysakalov as Boni and Ondas Besikbasov as Ondas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tulpan 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 Tulpan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tulpan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tulpan (2009)?
- In US, Tulpan is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tulpan worth watching?
- Tulpan holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tulpan?
- Tulpan stars Askhat Kuchencherekov, Samal Yeslyamova, Tolepbergen Baysakalov, Ondas Besikbasov and Bereke Turganbayev.
- When was Tulpan released?
- Tulpan was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.