Abay

The film tells the story of a young man named Zhaken who, after selling a cow and a radio, decides to head to Almaty in hopes of changing his life. Upon visiting his brother Daulet, he meets Sabit, a high-ranking official, and his wife Nadia, whom he falls for. After immersing himself in the city's atmosphere and facing reality, Zhaken realizes that his dreams of a new world are mere illusions. Following a few days in Almaty, he decides to return to his home village, striving to maintain inner harmony.

Drama

Kazakhstan

The Love-struck Fish

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In his childhood, Fara was wheelchair-bound and ruthlessly mocked by neighborhood boys. Yet, his best friend and protector, Bob, was always by his side. A reckless idea from Bob even helped Fara to walk again, but it cost Bob his life. Years later, Fara has become a kind-hearted chef and owner of a café named 'Swallow'. To his father's disappointment, Fara shows no interest in the family's successful banking business - a matter of great concern to Baha, his father's protégé and right-hand man. When his father is suddenly murdered, Fara is the only one with access to the family fortune. Baha can't let this happen. He sends a woman to Fara, whose son is on his deathbed. She is supposed to find out the account code and get rid of Fara, then her boy's life would be saved.

Abay Karlykov: фильмография