Joqtau (2024)
Darkhan, a young scientist, returns home, where he has not been for seven years. His girlfriend Elena comes with him. The eldest member of the family - Darkhan's grandfather Sagat - invites his grandson and his girlfriend on a trip to their native places, lost in the infinity of the steppe. All three embark on a transformative meditative journey, confronting questions of acceptance along the way, exploring and testing the strength of their bonds.
Director: Aruan Anartay
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Yermek Shynbolatov as Darkhan |
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Irina Balkova as Elena |
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Isbek Abilmazhinov as Sagat |
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Aidos Auesbayev as |
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Rakhilyam Mashurova as |
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Alibek Anartayev as |
| Directing | Aruan Anartay | Director |
| Production | Aruan Anartay | Producer |
| Editing | Rinat Bekchintaev | Editor |
| Writing | Aruan Anartay | Writer |
| Production | Alexandra Sytnik | Producer |
| Sound | Ilya Gariyev | Sound |
| Editing | Valentina Bekchintaeva | Editor |
| Camera | Aigul Nurbulatova | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Aidan Serik | Editor |
| Production | Aruzhan Dossymkozha | Producer |