In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out.
Released: Mar 28, 1988
Runtime: 288 minutes
Stars: Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev, Anya Pencheva, Valter Toski, Vassil Mihajlov
Crew: Georgi Danailov (Writer), Mihail Kirkov (Writer), Ludmil Staikov (Director), Radoslav Spassov (Writer), Anton Donchev (Novel), Mariana Nikolova (Costume Design)