Twelve-year-old Jekshen, an exceptional runner, lives in a beautiful mountain village in Kyrgyzstan. His parents are divorced, and life with his alcoholic father is difficult. Lonely Jekshen only has his girlfriend from school and his father’s friends for support. They encourage him to take part in a big race—a race that could change his life for the better.
Mirlan Abdykalykov
Director, Writer
Ernest Abdyjaparov
Writer
Temirlan Asankadyrov
Jekshen
Ruslan Orozakunov
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Meerim Atantaeva
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