Paradise at Mothers' Feet

A 35-year-old man named Adil lives in a small village in Kyrgyzstan with his elderly mother, Raikhan. Although Adil has the mental development of a young child, he is told by his mother that he is loved by God and destined for Paradise. Unwilling to enter heaven without her, Adil learns from a young friend that walking to the holy city of Mecca could secure a place in Paradise for his mother. He decides to begin this journey to ensure they stay together.

The drama was directed by Ruslan Akun and written by Akun and Emil Esenaliev. It marks the first film in a chronological sequence of two works by the director, followed by Paradise at Mothers’ Feet 2. The cast features Emil Esenaliev as Adil and Anarkul Nazarkulova as Raikhan Apa, with Bolot Tentimyshov appearing as a businessman. Produced by Tugolbay Koychiev, the film earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.5/10 from 453 votes on IMDb and 8.3/10 from 9 votes on TMDB.