Running to the Sky
Glasgow Film Festival Release Date:
Thursday 5th March 2020
Age rating / classification to be confirmed
1 hour 28 minutes approx.
Released
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Starring:
Temirlan Asankadyrov, Ruslan Orozakunov, Meerim Atantaeva and Ilim Kalmuratov
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Directed By:
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Written By:
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Produced By:
Aibek Jangaziev, Altynai Koichumanova and Tolondu Toichubaev
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.