Kapiton Abesadze

Soviet Georgian film by Eldar Shengelaia. Based on short story by D. Kldiashvili

After the death of his wife, the skilled horseman Alkha Chamba found himself abandoned with his children. Seeking solace, he moved to the city. The proud old man grappled with the emptiness of his yard and gate. Determined to give his grandson a better life, he decided to return him to the village. This way, the boy could grow up in his family, learning the traditions and becoming a worthy successor as a brave rider. Especially since the boy had been raised in a boarding school after his parents’ divorce.

A poor nobleman, Solomon Morbeladze, rides his shaggy mule to earn his daily bread. Solomon has made matchmaking his profession, and in this way he must support his family and escape hunger, debts, and taxes.