The Swing (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1993, The Swing is a drama film directed by Aktan Arym Kubat, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. The second film by Kyrgyzstani director Aktan Arym Kubat (then credited by his Russian name Aktan Abdykalykov), it is the first of his autobiographical Kurak ("Quilt") Trilogy, followed by Beshkempir (The Adopted Son, 1998) and The Chimp (2001). Идиллия детства, радости, игры разрушается с возвращением в маленькое горное село моряка. В прекрасный мир девушки, мальчика и юродивого врывается великолепная морская форма с клешами и бескозыркой, и волшебная морская ракушка - источник всех их будущих бед.
Who’s in it. The Swing stars Mirlan Abdykalykov, Bakyt Toktokozhaev, Ayiura Tolokobylova and Taalai Umetaliev.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Swing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swing (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Swing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Swing worth watching?
- The Swing holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swing?
- The Swing stars Mirlan Abdykalykov, Bakyt Toktokozhaev, Ayiura Tolokobylova and Taalai Umetaliev.
- When was The Swing released?
- The Swing was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.