Lady Zhibek

Overview

Kyz-Zhibek - Kazakh poetic folk legend of the 16th century, tells about the period in the Kazakh nation when the people suffered from bloody feuds. In those times each province of the Kazakh nation had its own Khan and each tried to supersede the other. The love story of Tolegen, the brave warrior, and the beauty Zhibek ends tragically because of inter-family strife. Tolegen is foully murdered by Bekejan (the batyr, or nobleman, of the rival family), who earlier strived for the hand of Zhibek. Zhibek commits suicide after learning about the death of Tolegen.

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Cast

Asanali Ashimov

Bekezhan

Anuarbek Moldabekov

Shege

Kuman Tastanbekov

Tulegen

Meruert Utekesheva

Zhibek

Kenenbai Kozhabekov

Syrlyday

Gulfairus Ismailova

Aygoz

Farida Sharipova

Kerdez

Idris Nogajbayev

Karshiga

Kauken Kenzhetayev

Bazarday

Sabira Maikanova

Kamka