

In 1916, a new Russian governor is sent to the Kazakhstan steppes by the Tsar and tries to impose mandatory military service upon the native Kazakhs. A popular uprising begins against the Tsarist empire. A Kazakh hero, Amangeldy Imanov, leads the revolt and allies with the Bolsheviks against the Kazakh clans loyal to the Tsar.

Yeleubai Umurzakov
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Lead
Shara Zhiyenkulova
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Moisei Levin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Amangeldy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”