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Running to the Sky

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.

Top Cast

  • Temirlan Asankadyrov

    Temirlan Asankadyrov

    Jekshen

  • Ruslan Orozakunov

    Ruslan Orozakunov

    Saparbek

  • Meerim Atantaeva

    Meerim Atantaeva

    Gym teacher

  • Ilim Kalmuratov

    Ilim Kalmuratov

    Math teacher

  • Ulanbek Omuraliev

    Ulanbek Omuraliev

    Smatai

Overview

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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