Phantoms Trapped in Stone

The journey of sculptor Akzholtoy begins with a somber telegram: Esengeldi, a close family friend, has passed away. Returning to his village with his mother to honor the memory of Esengeldi, Akzholtoy finds himself enveloped by the echoes of his own distant childhood.

Cast

Karidin Akmataliev

Akzholtoy

Bolot Beyshenaliev

Esengeldi

Aliman Dzhangorozova

Alymkan, old woman

Jamal Seidakmatova

Jamal

Kapar Medetbekov

Chomoi

Jamilya Sydykbaeva

Aisha

B. Alygulov

Asan Aliyev

Zhekshenaaly Arsygulov

Abdy, old man

Kaliycha Rysmendieva

S. Adylov

Akzholtoy as a child