Feature film, 119 min
Kazakhfilm, Tanaris Production
In the turbulent landscape of post-Soviet Kazakhstan in 1993, collective farms are disbanded, and properties are set to be privatized. No one has faith that the property will be divided fairly; the leaders have long exceeded their official powers, dividing the sheep among themselves. This leaves the shepherd, who simply wants his fair share, in a bind. A resilient farmer with a humble dream of securing his rightful portion faces personal struggles. Should he go along with the corruption or stand up for what’s right?
Director: Elzat Eskendir
Scriptwriters: Elzat Eskendir, Yerlan Tuleutay
Director of Photography: Jolanta Dylewska
Art Director: Sergey Kopylov, Salauat Kabdoldanov
Composer: Akmaral Mergen
Sound: Iliya Gariev
Producers: Sergey Azimov
Executive producers: Serik Abishev, Svetlana Nam, Talgat Zhumasultanov
Creative producer: Anna Vilgelmi, Yuliya KIM
CAST: Abel – Yerlan Toleutay // Shynar – Nurzhan Beksultanova // Mentai – Kaisar Deputat // Kokish – Nurtas Bakyt // Omish – Miras Burkitzhan
Festivals:
World Premiere: Busan International Film Festival 2024, Competition Section “New Currents”