Besame (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1989, Besame is a drama film directed by Nino Akhvlediani, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The shepherd boy Besame is lucky, with the help of the old maestro he becomes a student at the conservatory and begins to learn to play the flute. But the governor and other envious people lock Besame in a correctional cell to learn the ruthless rules of life. Here he is tortured, deprived of music, accustomed to money, and turned into a strong animal. Besame's metamorphosis frightens even the bullies, but the maestro saves the young man again - the sound of the flute washes away all the filth from Besame, returning love and freedom.
Who’s in it. Besame stars Dato Gabunia, Rezo Tabukashvili, Nugzar Tsomaia and Kakhi Kavsadze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Besame sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Besame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Besame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Besame (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Besame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Besame worth watching?
- Besame holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Besame?
- Besame stars Dato Gabunia, Rezo Tabukashvili, Nugzar Tsomaia, Kakhi Kavsadze and Gogi Kharabadze.
- When was Besame released?
- Besame was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.