The Crying Steppe (2020)

Don't ever forget where you come from

The Crying Steppe (2020) poster

In the 1920-30s, 70% of the indigenous population died from the Great Famine created by the Bolsheviks in Kazakhstan. Overcoming the dreadful fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter's family from a Kazakh village in the highlands is trying to stay alive in the midst of the fierce winter and face a moral choice, to die as human beings or to survive at any cost, transgressing the human decency.

Director: Marina Kunarova
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ravil Yesboluly, Arman Mukataev
Cinematography: Alexander Rubanow
Editing: Aibyn Islam, Almas Kassenov
Production: Melograno Films, MG Productions
Country: Kazakhstan
Language: қазақ, Pусский
Original Language: kk

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Marina Kunarova
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crying Steppe about?
In the 1920-30s, 70% of the indigenous population died from the Great Famine created by the Bolsheviks in Kazakhstan. Overcoming the dreadful fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter's family from a Kazakh village in the highlands is trying to stay alive in the midst of the fierce winter and face a moral choice, to die as human beings or to survive at any cost, transgressing the human decency.
Who directed The Crying Steppe?
The Crying Steppe was directed by Marina Kunarova.
Who stars in The Crying Steppe?
The Crying Steppe stars Dulyga Akmolda, Akylkhan Almassov, Sayazhan Kulymbetova, Adilet Zhangali, Rayana Daulet, Safuan Shaimerdenov.
How long is The Crying Steppe?
The Crying Steppe has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Crying Steppe?
The Crying Steppe is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Crying Steppe produced?
The Crying Steppe was produced in Kazakhstan.