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Running to the Sky (2019)

Original title: Жөө Күлүк

2019-10-07 · 1h 24m · KY
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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.

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Ernest AbdyjaparovWriterMirlan AbdykalykovDirector, Writer

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Temirlan AsankadyrovTemirlan AsankadyrovJekshenRuslan OrozakunovRuslan OrozakunovSaparbekMeerim AtantaevaMeerim AtantaevaGym teacherIlim KalmuratovIlim KalmuratovMath teacher

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What is Running to the Sky about?

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.

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Running to the Sky has a runtime of 84 minutes.

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