Happiness (2022)
For her job as an influencer, she wears orange and a broad smile. The “Happiness” brand is her doctrine, but her home is a dark place where brute force has ruled for years. This film shows us what it costs to escape the trap of misogyny.
Director: Askar Uzabaev
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Laura Myrzakhmetova as Wife |
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Yerbolat Alkozha as Husband |
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Almagul Kazikhan as Daughter |
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Dias Myrzakhmet as Groom |
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Azharlym Magzum as Lawyer |
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Halyk Rakhat as Assistant |
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Guldzhamal Kazakbayeva as Husband’s Mother |
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Shintas Omarov as Father-in-Law |
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Ainagul Ulmessekova as Mother-in-Law |
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Toleybek Konbay as Sister’s Husband |
| Directing | Askar Uzabaev | Director |
| Writing | Assem Zhapisheva | Writer |
| Writing | Askar Uzabaev | Writer |
| Production | Bayan Alaguzova | Producer |
| Production | Anna Katchko | Producer |
| Production | Askar Uzabaev | Producer |
| Camera | Maksim Zadarnovskiy | Director of Photography |