This composite credit belongs to Sofiko Chiaureli, who is explicitly described as playing six male and female roles. The listed figures belong to the film's visual, poetic presentation of the poet's life, though the synopsis does not specify their individual actions or relationships.
Ashik Kerib’s blind Mother, whose memory is associated with the warmth, love, and tears of home. She recognizes her son by his lute and voice, and her sight is miraculously restored when he lifts the veil from her eyes.
Vardo is a laundress who helps Pavle’s daughters pursue their dream of attending ballet school. She steals firewood, cattle, and a mink coat from a rich merchant’s house to support the family and pay for their lessons. After she is arrested, the neighborhood laundresses strike in her support, prompting the police chief to release her.
Sofiko is Benjamin’s sister and a responsible supporter of their large family. She tries to reform Benjamin by arranging his meeting with Mary, while continuing to manage the family’s hardships. With her husband, she sells their home to secure Benjamin’s release from prison, then moves the family into a forest cabin.
Manana's Grandmother is a lonely elderly woman whom Petrov and Vasechkin meet during their wandering journey. After the boys question her granddaughter and become involved with the family, she welcomes them and gives them work. Her encounter briefly redirects the boys from their imagined adventures toward helping someone in need.
Sofiko Chiaureli has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Adventures and Vacation of Petrov and Vasechkin with 1 titles. Signature works include The Color of Pomegranates, Watercolor, The Sand Will Stay. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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