Country: Kazakhstan
Genre: Feature Film, Family
Release Year: 2023
Runtime: 113 minutes
Director: Askhat Kuchinchirekov
Recommended Age: 12+
Synopsis:
According to ancient nomadic tradition, a boy named Yesultan is given to his grandmother to be raised after birth. He grows up emotionally distant from his parents. At the age of 12, his grandmother passes away, and he is forced to return to a home he barely knows. As Yesultan comes of age, he endures painful changes and struggles to rebuild his connection with his parents—especially his father.
Awards and Nominations:
New Directors Competition Nominee, 2023 San Sebastián International Film Festival
New Directors Competition Nominee, 2023 São Paulo International Film Festival
Special Award, International Competition, 2024 Dawning Film Festival
Best Youth Feature Film, 2023 Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Greek Film Club Association Award, 2023 Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People
Best Film – Human Values Award, Hellenic Parliament, 2023