Mai Mai Ti's 2008 (2008)
On the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, Shawei Village faces harsh living conditions but thrives on a shared love for football. Children play daily in the sand dunes and poplar forests, and the sport brings joy to villagers of all ages. The peace is disrupted when Maimaiti, a reluctant county official, is mistakenly assigned to the village. Hoping for a quick promotion, he falsely claims that if the kids win the regional tournament, they’ll perform at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This well-intentioned lie sparks a wave of excitement. The entire village unites around the dream, turning a simple game into a symbol of hope, pride, and determination.
Director: Xirzat Yahup
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Islamjan Waris as 买买提 |
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Arzugul Reshit as 迪里拜尔 |
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Muradin Abulimit as 卡德尔 |
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Abdukerim Abliz as 克里木 |
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Dilixiati Balati as 艾里江 |
| Directing | Xirzat Yahup | Director |