Native Dancer (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 2008, Native Dancer is a fantasy and drama film directed by Gulshat Omarova, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Aidai the baksy, or witch doctor, lives in the mountains and helps people. She uses mysterious actions to cure the sick and to give infertile couples children. As capitalist forces begin to encroach on tradition, the first casualty is any culture's most fundamental inheritance - land. The healer has to leave her land because the mob thinks the location is suitable for a filling station. A harsh battle between supernatural good and earthly evil ensues.
Who’s in it. Native Dancer stars Neisipkul Omarbekova as Aidai, Farkhad Amankulov as Batir, Almat Ayanov as Asan and Nurlan Alimzhanov as Arman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Native Dancer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Native Dancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Native Dancer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Native Dancer (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Native Dancer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Native Dancer worth watching?
- Native Dancer holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Native Dancer?
- Native Dancer stars Neisipkul Omarbekova, Farkhad Amankulov, Almat Ayanov, Nurlan Alimzhanov and Tolepbergen Baysakalov.