Released:
1988-03-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Ludmil Staikov

Runtime:
4h 48min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Iossif Surchadzhiev
  as
  Karaibrahim
• 
  Rousy Chanev
  as
  The Priest, pop Aligorko
• 
  Ivan Krystev
  as
  Manol
• 
  Anya Pencheva
  as
  Sevda
• 
  Valter Toski
  as
  Venetzianetza