

The Inguri River forms a natural border dividing Georgia from Abkhazia. One of the spring floods has created a little island in the middle of the river, as if made for the cultivation of corn. At least, this is the belief of an old peasant, whose sunburned face resembles the landscape he has trodden for dozens of years.

Mariam Buturishvili
Girl
Lead
İlyas Salman
Old man

Tamer Levent
Officer

Irakli Samushia
Soldier

Tedo Bekhauri
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Giorgi Ovashvili's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Corn Island is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”