The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| KKalibek KuanyshbayevAbai | Abai |
 Kapan BadyrovAidar | Aidar |
 Serke KozhamkulovKozhamkulov | Kozhamkulov |
 Yeleubai UmurzakovErden | Erden |
 Shaken AimanovSharip | Sharip |
| ZZhagda OguzbayevAbish | Abish |
| SSaifullah TelgarayevKokpay | Kokpay |
| KKamal KarmysovOspanov | Ospanov |
| RRakhia KoychubayevaNot listed | Not listed |
 Oleg ZhakovDolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich | Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich |
| MMarat SyzdykovNarymbet | Narymbet |
 Amina UmurzakovaAzhar | Azhar |
| SSholpan DzhandarbekovaMagish | Magish |
| ZZoya TadzhitdinovaKarlygash | Karlygash |
 Dariga TnalinaYerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited) | Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited) |
| AAtaibek ZholumbetovOraz (uncredited) | Oraz (uncredited) |
 Tamara Kosubayeva(uncredited) | (uncredited) |