Why do You Remain Silent?

Why do You Remain Silent? (1966) is a drama, crime film directed by Hasan Seyidbeyli.

Rasim, a young mechanic, meets Surayya and falls in love with her. But he is dragged into Shirmammad's wrongdoings; Shirmammad is Surayya's father and the leader of a gang of poachers. Realising his fault, Rasim tries to convince Surayya to stop trafficking in stolen fish. After a long period of reflection, Rasim becomes aware that he cannot go against his conscience, even for love's sake.

Cast

Khayal Akhundzadeh

Rasim

Rana Salimova

Jamila

Yusif Veliyev

Shirmammad

Zemfira Tsakhilova

Surayya

Oleg Khabalov

Najaf

Mammadsadiq Nuriyev

Kamil Qubusov

Babir

Hasanagha Turabov

Aga-Rza Kuliyev

Teacher

Fazil Salayev

Murderer

Sadykh Gusejnov

Mirza Babayev