Running to the Sky (2019)

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Released:
2019-10-07

Overview:
Twelve-year-old Jekshen, an exceptional runner, lives in a beautiful mountain village in Kyrgyzstan. His parents are divorced, and life with his alcoholic father is difficult. Lonely Jekshen only has his girlfriend from school and his father’s friends for support. They encourage him to take part in a big race—a race that could change his life for the better.

Director:
Mirlan Abdykalykov

Runtime:
1h 24min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Temirlan Asankadyrov
    as
    Jekshen
  • Ruslan Orozakunov
    as
    Saparbek
  • Meerim Atantaeva
    as
    Gym teacher
  • Ilim Kalmuratov
    as
    Math teacher
  • Ulanbek Omuraliev
    as
    Smatai