Crane Lantern

A law student named Musa searches for Davud, a man serving time for kidnapping four women. Upon meeting him, Musa finds that the victims refuse to press charges, claiming instead to have discovered a new truth. This encounter evolves into an exploration of Davud's internal world, leading Musa to question the nature of punishment, the validity of the law, and whether he is being enlightened or deceived.

The Azerbaijani drama was written and directed by Hilal Baydarov. It is the second film in his career, following When the Persimmons Grew and preceding Sermon to the Void. The movie was produced by Ucqar Film and features a cast including Orkhan Iskandarli, Elshan Abbasov, Huseyn Nasirov, Nigar Isayeva, and Seda Hasanova.

Released on January 24, 2022, the film has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception has been moderately positive, with a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 35 votes.