The Composer

The Composer is adapted from the true story of the well-known Chinese musician Xian Xinghai in Almaty. It was during the Great Patriotic War, Xian was on a mission of composing the score for a documentary film in former Soviet Union using an alias. As the war broke out, he was stranded in foreign land with the longing of getting back to his motherland. His talent in music made him befriended local musician Baikadamov. They developed a deep friendship and overcame difficulties together.