Running to the Sky

Release Date: 2019-10-07

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.

Rating: 6.7 / 10

Cast

Temirlan Asankadyrov

as Jekshen

Ruslan Orozakunov

as Saparbek

Meerim Atantaeva

as Gym teacher

Ilim Kalmuratov

as Math teacher

Ulanbek Omuraliev

as Smatai