The screenplay for Khibula was inspired by the real events taking place in Georgia briefly after the country regained its independence in 1991. Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the first president of Georgia, elected by the majority of votes, was driven into exile by coup d'etat. Even though he returned to regain power soon after, political clashes once again forced him to flee into the mountains. Based on the final chapter of the first President's life, the film starts off by following his journey accompanied and pursued by both friend and foe.
Hossein Mahjoub
Zviad Gamsakhurdia / Mr. President
Kishvard Manvelishvili
Prime Minister
Nodar Dzidziguri
Zurab
Lika Babluani
Tatia
Zurab Antelava
Shalva
Lidia Chilashvili
Nia
Galoba Gambarov
Rati
Manuchar Shervashidze
Joto
