Salam, New York (2013)
The story of Batyr, a simple young man from Kyrgyzstan, who arrives in New York City with big dreams. In the modern metropolis, he faces numerous challenges, hardships, and deception. However, without losing his national pride, perseverance, and humanity, Batyr strives to conquer the big city. This film is about friendship, love for the homeland, big dreams, and the reality of life in America.
Director: Ruslan Akun
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Bektemir Mamayusupov as Baatyr |
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Aida Tulebaeva as Erica |
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Julia Daurova as |
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Elena Marshall as |
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Marina Bain as |
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Alex Mayzlin as |
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Alex Galper as |
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Gabriel Sickel as |
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Gary L. Taggart as |
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Fred Timm as |
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Valere Tunni as |
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Renee Yakemchuk as |
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Ernst Zorin as |
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Busurman Odurakaev as Temir |
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Рая Нургазиева as Meerim |
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Sadyr Sagonbaiev as Akim |
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Bakyt Mukul as Assistant to the Akim |
| Writing | Ruslan Akun | Writer |
| Directing | Ruslan Akun | Director |
| Production | Nurbek Aibashov | Producer |
| Writing | Sergei Krolevich | Writer |