The Cave of the Dragon
An ancient legend says:
a magical light somewhere shines
that could give happiness to the people.
To obtain it is the people's cherished dream.
So does the legend say.
But an evil dragon, the lord of darkness,
guards this source.
With this dream of happiness people were born, lived and died.
So does the legend say.
Hearing the prayers of the people, Mother Earth birthed a son for them,
and granted him unheard-of strength,
and therefore named him Fist.
Batyr came of age,
and people began to hope that he'd bring them the light of joy.
So does the legend say.
And Mother Earth's son set out,
and a glimmer of joy shined on the people,
but just a glimmer.
Evil charms broke his connection with the earth, the people,
and lured him away,
and the light went out.
And on the Earth, as before,
people were born, lived and died
dreaming of happiness.
And again Mother Earth answered the people's prayers
and gave birth to a second son.
A great mind she gave him,
and therefore named him Kyl.
Everything went well and smoothly in his hands,
and once again the hope was revived that he would find the light of joy.
For a moment the magical radiance revealed itself,
but he was torn away,
distracted,
bewitched by the dragon,
and the light faded.
And on the Earth, as before,
people were born, lived and died.
So does the legend say.
And a third time did Mother Earth gift a son to the people.
Hope - Kiyal - she named him,
and a talent placed in him:
the skill to awaken Good
by playing on the choor.
And Kiyal grew up, and people were drawn to him.
So does the legend say.
And the day arrived:
barriers crumbled and retreated,
and the sound of the choor returned to Kulat his strength,
and to Kyl his reason.
Kiyal forgot his roots,
and succumbed to fame.
And the evil dragon died.
The light of joy then shone for all the people.
So does the legend say.
screenwriters B. Sarygulov, Vyacheslav Belov director Vyacheslav Belov
art director T. Musakeyev camera T. Mamatyusupov
composer E. Olakh sound O. Abdibaitov
animators Sh. Azhiyev, D. Alayev, B. Zhumaliyev,
D. Mukambetova, G. Sabirova, G. Soltobayeva
backgrounds L. Belova
narrator S. Yurskiy
script editor M. Gaparov production director I. Abdykulov
Kyrgyzfilm, 1982
Shot on Tasma film (from Kazan)
The End subtitles - Niffiwan