The film tells the story of a revolt against tsarist colonial rule in 1840s Georgia. Being made during Soviet times --- and even displaying a statue of Lenin at film's ending --- it was permissable, within certain boundaries, to criticize Russian attempts to dominate its neighbors. That the same colonialism existed under the Soviets and is still being obnoxiously pursued today makes the film especially relevant for both historical and cultural reasons.

DVD-r has both Georgian and English intertitles with no subtitles. Approx. 178 mins. See film sample for audio and video quality!