The Start (2022)
The story of two brothers who, after the death of their father, begin to hunt for robberies. They are noticed by an athletics coach who came from the city to the village to select talented youth. The brothers face difficult trials, and a tragic incident changes their lives. One of them will have to defeat the world champion in the marathon.
Director:
Yernar Nurgaliyev
Writers:
Alex Goltsev, Maxim Akbarov, Timur Akbarov, Auez Auezov.
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Zhandos Aibassov as Askar |
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Yerik Zholzhaksynov as Maxat |
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Karina Kudekova as Malika |
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Erbol Semkulov as Beka |
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Yerbolat Alkozha as Driver |
| Directing | Yernar Nurgaliyev | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Daria Saytkuzhina | Costume Designer |
| Production | Marat Akhmejanov | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Svetlana Pershina | Makeup & Hair |
| Camera | Azamat Dulatov | Director of Photography |
| Art | Aliya Odinayeva | Art Direction |
| Writing | Alex Goltsev | Screenplay |
| Writing | Maxim Akbarov | Screenplay |
| Production | Sabina Suleimenova | Line Producer |
| Production | Maxim Akbarov | Producer |
| Production | Timur Akbarov | Producer |
| Writing | Timur Akbarov | Screenplay |
| Production | Igor Vorobyov | Executive Producer |
| Production | Farhad Abdraimov | Producer |
| Writing | Auez Auezov | Screenplay |
| Sound | Ruslan Sakiyev | Sound Director |
| Production | Sabira Kanatova | Casting Director |
| Sound | Renat Aubakirov | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Yernar Nurgaliyev | Editor |