Chingiz Aïtmatov was born in 1928 in Kyrgyzstan. He is a renowned Kyrgyzstani author and diplomat known for his profound storytelling that explores cultural identity, tradition, and human nature. Aïtmatov's literary work has earned him international recognition, making him one of Central Asia's most celebrated writers.
A young Russian boy's struggles to accept his lonely and unhappy existence come to a climax when his grandfather is forced to kill the Horned Mother Deer they both consider sacred.