Man Follows Birds (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1975, Man Follows Birds is a drama film directed by Ali Khamraev, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Man Follows Birds is a coming-of-age story of a young Uzbek poet surrounded by violence. Farouk is fascinated by trees and Khamraev films him with a lot of melancholy and tenderness. Cast apart because he’s poor and his father’s drunk, Farouk is not happy in his village. When his father dies, he decides to go in the mountains with his best friends. Looking for nature at its purest, the two teenage boys have to deal with the cruelty of violent barbarians. Their trip will also make them meet a lost orphan girl and a wise beggar.
Who’s in it. Man Follows Birds stars Dzhanik Fayziev as Farukh, Dilorom Kambarova as Amandyra, Abdugani Saidov and Nargiz Avazova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Man Follows Birds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Follows Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Follows Birds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Follows Birds (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Follows Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man Follows Birds worth watching?
- Man Follows Birds holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man Follows Birds?
- Man Follows Birds stars Dzhanik Fayziev, Dilorom Kambarova, Abdugani Saidov, Nargiz Avazova and Melis Abzalov.
- When was Man Follows Birds released?
- Man Follows Birds was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.