Ashik Kerib
1988, KA. Directed by Sergei Parajanov & David Abashidze.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- KA
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ashik Kerib
Ashik Kerib is streaming on Klassiki in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sergei ParajanovDirector
- David AbashidzeDirector
- Yuri MgoyanAshik Kerib
- Sofiko ChiaureliMother
- Ramaz ChkhikvadzeAli-Agha
- Kostiantyn StepankovTeacher
- Baia Dvalishvilisister
- Nodar DugladzeCast
- Veronika MetonidzeCast
- Levan NatroshviliCast
- Georgiy OvakimyanCast
- Vyacheslav StepanyanCast
- David DovlatyanCast
- Milena Tskhovreba-AgranovichBride
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1988
- Original title
- აშიკ-ქერიბი
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Gia Badridze
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What Ashik Kerib is based on
Ashik Kerib is based on Ashik Kerib (1846) by Mikhail Lermontov.
1846
Ashik Kerib
By Mikhail Lermontov
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Ashik Kerib: quick answers
Is Ashik Kerib worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ashik Kerib?
Ashik Kerib runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Ashik Kerib have a post-credits scene?
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Ashik Kerib parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ashik Kerib on?
Ashik Kerib is streaming on Klassiki in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ashik Kerib?
If you liked Ashik Kerib, try Valhalla Rising, Nine Days, Northfork.
Who directed Ashik Kerib?
Ashik Kerib (1988) was directed by Sergei Parajanov and David Abashidze and stars Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze.
What is Ashik Kerib based on?
Ashik Kerib is based on Ashik Kerib (1846) by Mikhail Lermontov.