The Road to Mother

A sweeping, sorrowful historical drama that follows a family's endurance across decades of upheaval, asking patience and rewarding it with deep emotional resonance.

Directed by

Akan Satayev

Genres

Drama, History, War

Starring

Aruzhan Dzhazilbekova, Berik Aitzhanov, Adil Akhmetov

Overview

When the Soviets impose new ways of collective farming and permanent settlements on a region of nomadic dwellers, young Ilyas is separated from his mother, Mariam. Through decades of war, mother and son persevere in their efforts to be reunited.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, war, survival, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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