Paradise at Mothers' Feet (2024)
In a remote Kyrgyz village, 35-year-old Adil, who has the mind of an 8-year-old, lives with his elderly mother, Rayhan. She has always told him he is specially loved by God and destined for Paradise. But Adil refuses to go without her. Upon hearing from his young friend that a pilgrimage to Mecca on foot could secure his mother a place in Paradise too, Adil decides to embark on this journey.
Director:
Ruslan Akun
Writers:
Emil Esenaliev, Ruslan Akun.
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Emil Esenaliev as Adil |
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Anarkul Nazarkulova as Raikhan Apa |
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Yerbolat Alkozha as |
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Dulyga Akmolda as |
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Bolot Tentimyshov as Kirghiz businessman |
| Directing | Ruslan Akun | Director |
| Camera | Kanybek Kalmatov | Director of Photography |
| Production | Tugolbay Koychiev | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Zshasgul Sadyrova | Makeup Designer |
| Production | Aziza Khalbekova | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Emil Esenaliev | Screenplay |
| Art | Elchibek Shamenov | Production Design |
| Production | Muzaffar Urazkulov | Line Producer |
| Sound | Yrysbek Usmanov | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Kalybek Sherniyazov | Sound |
| Production | Dogozhan Aktash | Line Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aliya Edilova | Costume Design |
| Writing | Ruslan Akun | Screenplay |
| Production | Salamat Isabayev | Line Producer |
| Editing | Azyk Abdrakhmanov | Editor |
| Production | Begimay Bikieva | Line Producer |
| Production | Gamal El-Seruy | Line Producer |
| Production | Bekzhan Dzhusupov | Line Producer |