Arshin Takes a Wife
Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
Director: Nikolai Leshchenko
Cast: Rashid Behbudov, Leyla Badirbayli, Alakbar Huseynzadeh, Ismail Afandiyev
Country: Soviet Union
Quality: HD
Runtime: 89 min.
Release: 1945
IMDb: 6.5/10