Down the River_
Young Ruslan rows for a team coached by his father Ali, who places many demands upon his son and is continually dissatisfied by his performance. But when tragedy strikes, his father is overcome with emotions he doesn’t know how to deal with. Debut director Asif Rustamov treats the heavy topic with remarkable subtlety and discretion, emphasizing the characters’ carefully elaborated psychology.
Starring
Namig Aghayev, Mekhriban Zeki, Aleksandra Andreyevska
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Down the River was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Young Ruslan rows for a team coached by his father Ali, who places many demands upon his son and is continually dissatisfied by his performance. But when tra...
Down the River is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (11)
Namig Aghayev
Ali
Mekhriban Zeki
Leyla
AA
Aleksandra Andreyevska
Polish Girl
EI
Elmin Imamverdiyev
Ruslan
Teymur Mammadov
Arif
UP
Ulvi Pashabeyli
Ilgar
Gulshad Bakhshiyeva
Neighbour
Telman Aliyev
Ahad
Parviz Baghirov
Fisherman
Eldar Baghirbeyov
Valera
SS
Shamil Suleymanli
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
AZ
Rating
8.5/10 (2 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Down the River about?
Young Ruslan rows for a team coached by his father Ali, who places many demands upon his son and is continually dissatisfied by his performance. But when tragedy strikes, his father is overcome with emotions he doesn’t know how to deal with. Debut director Asif Rustamov treats the heavy topic with remarkable subtlety and discretion, emphasizing the characters’ carefully elaborated psychology.
How long is Down the River?
Down the River has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Down the River?
The cast of Down the River includes Namig Aghayev, Mekhriban Zeki, Aleksandra Andreyevska, Elmin Imamverdiyev, Teymur Mammadov.
What is the rating of Down the River?
Down the River has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
