The Exile (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1922, The Exile is a drama film directed by Vladimir Barsky, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Makvalla, who loves the cowman Onise, is married off to the unloved есаul Gela Goderdzishvili, who has become rich in the service of the bailiff. Onise decides to run away with Makvalla, and during a fight at Gela's house, he is seriously injured. Makvalla disappears from Gela's house. The fugitive is saved from death and taken in by the hermit shepherd Onfrey.
Who’s in it. The Exile stars Shalva Dadiani as priest, Giorgi Davitashvili as onise, Elena Charskaya as jatia and Valerian Gunia as Niko, Makvalla's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Exile 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 The Exile page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exile (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Exile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Exile worth watching?
- The Exile holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Exile?
- The Exile stars Shalva Dadiani, Giorgi Davitashvili, Elena Charskaya, Valerian Gunia and Margarita Barskaya.
- When was The Exile released?
- The Exile was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.