“Where Fireflies Dance”
An indie production of a romantic drama with a country-western feel meant to explore lost love.
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In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out.
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In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out.
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Genre:Drama, History
Written By:Radoslav Spassov, Georgi Danailov, Mihail Kirkov
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Runtime:288 minutes
Studio:Boyana Film
Cast
Ludmil Staikov
Director
Iossif Surchadzhiev
Karaibrahim
Rousy Chanev
The Priest, pop Aligorko
Ivan Krystev
Manol
Anya Pencheva
Sevda
Valter Toski
Venetzianetza
Vassil Mihajlov
Syuleyman aga
Kalina Stefanova
Elitza
Max Freeman
Momchil (as Momchil Karamitev)
Konstantin Kotsev
Karaibrahim's father dyado Galushko
Stoyko Peev
Goran
Bogomil Simeonov
Ismail bey
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