Wales One World Film Festival: Running to the Sky

Dir: Mirlan Abdykalykov

Kyrgyzstan, 2019 1hr 28mins

Temirlan Asankadyrov, Ruslan Orozakunov, Meerim Atantaeva

Kirghiz with subtitles

Twelve-year-old Jekshen, may be the fastest runner in school, but his family life is difficult. His only chance to improve his lot comes from the races families organise when their children take their first steps. A delicate, layered portrait of everyday life for one young boy as he bears more weight than he should for his age.

“A coming of age drama told with such charm and sensitivity that it registers high on the likeability scale.” SCREEN INTERNATIONAL

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