Running to the Sky

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.

Cast

Temirlan Asankadyrov

Jekshen

Ruslan Orozakunov

Saparbek

Meerim Atantaeva

Gym teacher

Ilim Kalmuratov

Math teacher

Ulanbek Omuraliev

Smatai