101 Flight
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founder | Akrom Shakhnazarov (director), Ravshan Norbaev (producer) |
| Products | Biographical drama film |
101 Flight () is an Uzbek biographical drama film helmed by director Akrom Shakhnazarov and produced by Ravshan Norbaev. The narrative follows flight HY101 and its captain, Zarif Saidazimov, drawing from his autobiography that recounts his final journey prior to retirement.
Plot
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a Boeing 757 operated by Uzbekistan Airways departs from Tashkent, marking Captain Zarif Saidazimov's concluding flight before ending his career. Flight 101 is scheduled to stop at Birmingham International Airport before continuing to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
As the aircraft nears JFK, instructions are received to redirect the flight to Logan International Airport in Boston. Soon after, air traffic control orders a further diversion to Gander International Airport in Canada. Captain Saidazimov follows these commands and advises the crew to maintain calm among passengers amid escalating uncertainty and distress within the cabin. This creates a highly charged environment as those on board confront an unprecedented crisis.
Cast
- Hoshim Arslonov portraying chief pilot Zarif Saidazimov
- Umid Iskandarov as co-pilot Botir Makhmudov
- Oleg Galahov in the role of pilot Fyodor Denisov
- Lola Eltoyeva as flight attendant Nigora Yusupova
- Khurshid Tuhtayev playing pilot Rashid Nizomov
- Erkin Bozorov as passenger Jahongir
- Bahora Arslanova appearing as stewardess Aziza
- Farhod Abdullayev in the role of passenger Farhod
- Nigina Anarbayeva as stewardess Sevara
- Shokhrullo Abdullaev portraying passenger Shoxrux