Roots
Корни
Synopsis
Left without parents, having gone through hardships and hardships, Kasym ends up in a boarding school, where he learns true friendship and becomes a marksman. Growing up, he falls in love, goes through exploits and betrayal during the Great Patriotic War. A "thread" from the past helps him to keep a person in himself, which connects him with the roots of the family and the values of his ancestors.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Daniyar Tazhenov
Kasym
Aleksey Bardukov
Sasha
Dina Tasbulatova
Karlygash
Sanzhar Madi
Aibar
Dulyga Akmolda
Abai
Ekaterina Klimova
Svetlana Vladimirovna
Timur Makazhan
School Director
Quanysh Mamytkaliev
Gaziz
Vladimir Litvinov
Polkovnik
Muhammed Adiuly
Kasym (little)
Kambar Nurgali
Kasym (in internat)
Beknazar Daniyar
Gaziz (in internat)
Oskar Kalmykov
Sasha (in internat)
Edilzhan Nurlybek
Asim (in childhood)
Aslanbi Medeulov
Asim (in youth)
Shoqan Chupanbayev
Aibar (in childhood)
Zhalgas Lesbaev
Aibar (in youth)
Dina Akhmedzhan
Aunt Aigul
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilya Tauchelov
- Screenplay & Story
- Игорь Павлов, Ilya Tauchelov
- Original Score
- Alim Zairov, Ivan Sintsov
- Original Title
- Корни
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- STEPP FILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilya Tauchelov
Игорь Павлов, Ilya Tauchelov
Alim Zairov, Ivan Sintsov
Murat Adil
Максим Алексеенко
Ilya Tauchelov, Андрей Плотников
Department Leadership Roster
Ilya Tauchelov
Director
Игорь Павлов
Screenplay
Ilya Tauchelov
Screenplay
Ilya Tauchelov
Producer
Андрей Плотников
Producer
Murat Adil
Director of Photography
Alim Zairov
Original Music Composer
Ivan Sintsov
Original Music Composer
Максим Алексеенко
Editor
Sabit Kurmanbekov
Production Design
Sholpan Mashrapova
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roots about?
Left without parents, having gone through hardships and hardships, Kasym ends up in a boarding school, where he learns true friendship and becomes a marksman. Growing up, he falls in love, goes through exploits and betrayal during the Great Patriotic War. A "thread" from the past helps him to keep a person in himself, which connects him with the roots of the family and the values of his ancestors.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Ilya Tauchelov.
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Daniyar Tazhenov, Aleksey Bardukov, Dina Tasbulatova, Sanzhar Madi, Dulyga Akmolda.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Roots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roots was composed by Alim Zairov, Ivan Sintsov.