Сағызбай

Set in a small Central Kazakhstan village in the early 1930s, the film chronicles the life of Zhupar, a mother of two whose husband, Asan, is arrested for horse thievery during a period of Soviet confiscation of livestock. Left alone with her children, Zhupar watches as her village deteriorates and people die of starvation or leave for nearby towns. Eventually, the lack of resources forces her to embark on a journey to find her husband in Siberia. Along the journey, she meets a diverse cast of characters, each facing their own struggles. As her supplies dwindle, Zhupar is faced with a heartbreaking choice to abandon one son so the other can survive, wrestling with the moral implications of her decision.

Drama

Kazakhstan

Zhel toktagan zher

Жел тоқтаған жер

Legends of the zheztyrnaks, mythical beings with enormous strength and a thirst for human blood, have been told since ancient times. These creatures are considered tales of old, but unbeknownst to most, they still dwell among us. Miras, a common man from Almaty, finds himself in a blossoming romance with beautiful and accomplished Aina. Their families are thrilled at this advantageous match, yet they remain ignorant of the chilling secrets lurking within the luxurious walls of Aina's wealthy family's estate.

Сағызбай Карабалин: фильмография