The Adopted Son (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, The Adopted Son is a drama film directed by Aktan Arym Kubat, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Kyrgyz village, five older women adopt an infant foundling. Jump ahead about 12 years: the boy, Beshkempir, is entering puberty, the age, his granny says, when life goes berserk. He plays with friends, horsing around, sniggering about sex, going to an outdoor movie. He works, fishing and making bricks of mud. And, he's starting to notice girls. He and his best friend fight, and he learns to his consternation that he's a foundling. A death in the family pushes Beshkempir even faster toward adult roles: he must brush tears from his eyes, lead a funeral procession, and reconcile with his friend. Then, he borrows a bicycle and calls on Aynura: courtship begins.
Who’s in it. The Adopted Son stars Mirlan Abdykalykov as Beshkempir, Adir Abilkassimov, Mirlan Cinkozoev and Bakit Dzhylkychiev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Adopted Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Adopted Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adopted Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adopted Son (1998)?
- In US, The Adopted Son is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Adopted Son worth watching?
- The Adopted Son holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Adopted Son?
- The Adopted Son stars Mirlan Abdykalykov, Adir Abilkassimov, Mirlan Cinkozoev, Bakit Dzhylkychiev and Albina Imasheva.
- When was The Adopted Son released?
- The Adopted Son was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.