Malika
Малика
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Malika’s entire life revolves around her mom Roza: she is her friend, her world, and her pillar. But when Roza decides to remarry, Malika understands that she will have to go to her father’s house, as the Islamic tradition dictates. Malika now faces the impossible dilemma between disrupting this new marriage and keeping the life she’s used to or sacrificing her own happiness for her mother’s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natalia Uvarova
- Screenplay & Story
- Milana Misieva, Natalia Uvarova
- Original Score
- Robert Ziganshin
- Original Title
- Малика
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Lazy Sunday, Studio Metrafilms, Anykey, Dear Silence
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natalia Uvarova
Milana Misieva, Natalia Uvarova
Robert Ziganshin
Aigul Nurbulatova
Daniil Demidov, Alexandra Putsyato
Artem Vasilyev, Aleksandr Plotnikov, Pavel Doreuli, Anna Gudkova, Alexey Grishin
Department Leadership Roster
Natalia Uvarova
Director
Milana Misieva
Writer
Natalia Uvarova
Writer
Aigul Nurbulatova
Director of Photography
Aleksandr Plotnikov
Producer
Pavel Doreuli
Producer
Anna Gudkova
Producer
Alexey Grishin
Producer
Asya Pavlovskaya
Producer
Anna Tikhonova
Producer
Svetlana Olyenikova
Producer
Robert Ziganshin
Original Music Composer
Anna Kameneva
Production Design
Evgeniya Soboleva
Costume Design
Daniil Demidov
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Malika.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Malika about?
Twelve-year-old Malika’s entire life revolves around her mom Roza: she is her friend, her world, and her pillar. But when Roza decides to remarry, Malika understands that she will have to go to her father’s house, as the Islamic tradition dictates. Malika now faces the impossible dilemma between disrupting this new marriage and keeping the life she’s used to or sacrificing her own happiness for her mother’s.
Who directed Malika?
Malika was directed by Natalia Uvarova.
Who stars in Malika?
The principal cast of Malika includes Izabella Khampieva, Marena Kharsieva, Said-Magomed Khasaev, Mikail Dolgiev, Fatima Kiel.
When was Malika released and how long is it?
Malika was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Malika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malika was composed by Robert Ziganshin.