The Day Passed

Based on the novel Georgian Surname by Anar Rzayev, this romantic drama focuses on a man and a woman who reflect on their childhood. Set against the atmosphere of Baku, the story explores the emotional lives of its protagonists and the difficulty of living solely through memories of the past. The narrative examines the internal struggle of Asmar, who feels unfulfilled despite having a husband and daughter.

The film was directed by Arif Babayev and written by Anar Rzayev. Produced by Azerbaijanfilm in the Soviet Union, the movie features a cast including Leyla Shikhlinskaya, Hasan Mammadov, and Chingiz Alioghlu. Released in February 1971, the production has a runtime of 83 minutes. Audience reception is varied across platforms, with a high rating of 8.5/10 from 407 votes on IMDb, while it holds a lower score of 6.2/10 from 5 votes on TMDB.