"Taste of the Sun" is a co-production between Russia and Uzbekistan. The film was commissioned by the Uzbekistan Cinema Agency and produced by the Russian film company "Sputnik Vostok Production." Therefore, the main filming took place in Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, and the Tashkent region. Post-production was done in Moscow. Because the filming was done on real locations without sets, the film even made the shortlist for the International "Makers Shakers Awards 2021" in the category "Outstanding Creative Use of Location."

Filming Locations:

At the Bazaar

In the Movie

The scene where Timur and his grandfather decide to grab a bite at the bazaar and discuss their next steps. They are served samsa and thyme tea. Timur persuades his grandfather to go to Samarkand because he thinks they will find a clue there about where to look for the treasure.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the legendary Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent. Chorsu is one of the largest markets in the country and all of Central Asia. It has been known since the Middle Ages and was important for the Great Silk Road. Now it is located at the intersection of four main streets of Tashkent.

Kalon Minaret

In the Movie

The scene where Timur and his grandfather arrive in Bukhara. They need to find the Minorai Kalon minaret. They run around the area and, already quite tired, accidentally hear from a tour guide that the minaret can be entered via an ancient staircase.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the territory of the Poi-Kalon ensemble in Bukhara. The Kalon Minaret is the main symbol of Bukhara. The tower of unprecedented beauty and height majestically rises above the city. It is the tallest and oldest architectural monument. The minaret is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Desert

In the Movie

The scene where Gulya, Timur, and his grandfather end up in the desert after a fight with the villain. They trudge through the arid landscape for a long time, and Timur says he would go back in time to fix his parents' business. But Gulya warns him, because changing the past is very dangerous.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the Kyzylkum Desert. In this area, you can find ruins of ancient settlements lost in the sands. The feeling of complete isolation from the world does not leave travelers in this desert. That is exactly what the film crew needed. Because in the scene, the characters wonder if they are in their own timeline.