When Almonds Blossomed (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1972, When Almonds Blossomed is a drama and romance film directed by Lana Goghoberidze, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Zura, a son of a rich businessman, steals a car of his father’s friend to amuse his classmates. When informed about it, the school principal discards him from the bike tournament. Nevertheless, Zura’s father manages to persuade her to allow his son to participate and even succeeds in bribing his championship. Zura’s classmates know that he became a champion undeservedly but can’t do anything about it. Only Khatuna, his alleged girlfriend, and Lexo, Zura’s friend, dare to protest against it. Their lack of loyalty enrages Zura and in the rush of the blood he crashes his father’s car. The accident takes Laxo’s life. Zura’s father does his best to save his son from deserved punishment but the first one against his decision is Zura himself.

Who’s in it. When Almonds Blossomed stars Zura Kipshidze as Zura, Goga Pipia as Leqso, Tamara Vardanashvili as Khatuna and Eka Magalashvili as Eka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, When Almonds Blossomed has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Almonds Blossomed page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Almonds Blossomed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When Almonds Blossomed (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Almonds Blossomed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is When Almonds Blossomed worth watching?
When Almonds Blossomed holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in When Almonds Blossomed?
When Almonds Blossomed stars Zura Kipshidze, Goga Pipia, Tamara Vardanashvili, Eka Magalashvili and Sesilia Takaishvili.
When was When Almonds Blossomed released?
When Almonds Blossomed was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.