Luna Papa (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Luna Papa is a comedy and drama film directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The unborn child of Mamlakat is telling her story. She is 17, beautiful and vivacious, and dreaming secretly of becoming an actress. She lives with her father and brother in a small village in Central Asia. One night she is seduced by an actor from a travelling troupe, who poses as a friend of Tom Cruise, and makes her pregnant. She tries to abort, but her father and brother become determined to find the seducer, setting in motion a cascade of comic adventures.
Who’s in it. Luna Papa stars Moritz Bleibtreu as Nasreddin, Chulpan Khamatova as Mamlakat, Ato Mukhamedzhanov as Safar and Merab Ninidze as Alik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Luna Papa 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 Luna Papa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luna Papa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luna Papa (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Luna Papa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Luna Papa worth watching?
- Luna Papa holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luna Papa?
- Luna Papa stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Chulpan Khamatova, Ato Mukhamedzhanov, Merab Ninidze and Polina Raykina.
- When was Luna Papa released?
- Luna Papa was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.