According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.
Ahmed Zahed Child Siddiq
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi Projectionist
Hamsafar Azam Soviet Spy #1
Khaled Aziz Soviet Spy #2
Mohamad Yaqood Afghan Films President
Farooq Ghulam Baraki Taliban #1
Jamil Dakohai Taliban #2
Safiulla Sadiqi Taliban #3
Zakarya Amin Taliban #4
Koko Gul Siddiq's Mother
Ibrahim Arify Self - Filmmaker
Isaaq Nezami Self - Former Taliban Official
Latif Ahmadi Self - Filmmaker
Mariam Ghani Self - Artist
Siddiq Barmak Self - Filmmaker
Yasmin Yarmal Self - Actress
Yusuf Jannesar Self - Filmmaker
Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan Self (archive footage)
Mohammed Daoud Khan Self - Politician (archive footage)
Ahmad Shah Massoud Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)
Mohammad Najibullah Self - Politician (archive footage)