Running to the Sky is a 2019 Kyrgyzstani drama film directed by Mirlan Abdykalykov. It was selected as the Kyrgyz entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]

Running to the Sky
Directed byMirlan Abdykalykov
StarringTemirlan Asankadyrov
Release dates
  • 8 October 2019 (2019-10-08) (Busan)
  • 17 October 2019 (2019-10-17)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryKyrgyzstan
LanguageKyrgyz

Synopsis edit

A schoolboy gets a chance of bigger opportunities after displaying a talent for running.[2]

Cast edit

  • Temirlan Asankadyrov as Jekshen
  • Ruslan Orozakunov as Saparbek
  • Meerim Atantaeva as Gym teacher
  • Ilim Kalmuratov as Math teacher

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Фильм «Жөө Күлүк» выдвинут на соискание премии Оскар". Asia TV. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  2. ^ "'Running to the Sky' ('Jo Kuluk'): Film Review Busan 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 November 2020.

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