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2019118 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

When the Persimmons Grew

2019118 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

In rural Azerbaijan, a mother reflects on her bond with her son amid existential conversations and the backdrop of impending winter.

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In rural Azerbaijan, a mother reflects on her bond with her son amid existential conversations and the backdrop of impending winter.

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Hilal Baydarov

Hilal Baydarovdirector

Hilal Baydarov

Hilal Baydarovwriter

Maryam Naghiyevacast

Hilal Baydarov

Hilal Baydarovcast

Vusal Baydarovcast

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A mother sits in her rural Azerbaijani home, surrounded by the sounds of nature. She waits for her son to visit, and their conversations touch on existential questions and the unrest outside. As winter approaches, the son leaves, and the mother remains in silence, reflecting on their time together. The house, filled with memories, becomes a backdrop for their deepening bond. Directed by Hilal Baydarov, When the Persimmons Grew runs for 118 minutes and was released in 2019.

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