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.

Cast

Hossein Mahjoub

Zviad Gamsakhurdia / Mr. President

Zurab Antelava

Shalva

Kishvard Manvelishvili

Prime Minister

Nodar Dzidziguri

Zurab

Lika Babluani

Tatia

Lidia Chilashvili

Nia

Galoba Gambarov

Rati

Manuchar Shervashidze

Joto