The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev

Meet Tajikistans answer to the Jackson family Nearly 80 Allo Papa Alaev rules his celebrated folk music clan with an iron tambourine Beginning with his unilateral decision to emigrate to Israel the gifted musician micromanages nearly every aspect of their lives both on stage and off From every meal made in his kitchen to what instrument each member will play the patriarch accepts nothing less than total commitment and obedience Every child and grandchild lives in their singlefamily house in Tel Aviv All but one that is His only daughter Ada chose her own way in life a sin her father will not forgive As generations clash over new musical directions competing personal interests and Papas advancing age the family show must go onbut who will lead the band Set to a blazing tribal soundtrack drama and drumbeats sing out from every entertaining exchange in this grand family affair