Running to the Sky
Жөө Күлүк
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Schlingel Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mirlan Abdykalykov
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Abdyjaparov, Mirlan Abdykalykov
- Original Score
- Murzali Jenbaev
- Original Title
- Жөө Күлүк
- Country of Origin
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Oy Art Film Producing Company, Kyrgyz Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mirlan Abdykalykov
Ernest Abdyjaparov, Mirlan Abdykalykov
Murzali Jenbaev
Talant Akynbekov
Evgeniy Krokhmalenko
Department Leadership Roster
Mirlan Abdykalykov
Director
Ernest Abdyjaparov
Writer
Mirlan Abdykalykov
Writer
Murzali Jenbaev
Original Music Composer
Talant Akynbekov
Director of Photography
Evgeniy Krokhmalenko
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running to the Sky
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What is Running to the Sky about?
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.
Who directed Running to the Sky?
Running to the Sky was directed by Mirlan Abdykalykov.
Who stars in Running to the Sky?
The principal cast of Running to the Sky includes Temirlan Asankadyrov, Ruslan Orozakunov, Meerim Atantaeva, Ilim Kalmuratov, Ulanbek Omuraliev.
When was Running to the Sky released and how long is it?
Running to the Sky was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Running to the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running to the Sky was composed by Murzali Jenbaev.