Shambala

Adapted from a story by Chingiz Aitmatov, this drama is set at a remote mountain forest outpost. A family lives there, including an elderly couple and their daughter's seven-year-old son, Shambala. The boy holds a deep belief in an ancient legend about a Mother Deer who protected the final infant of the Bugu lineage from enemies. Despite the fact that deer were wiped out by humans over time, Shambala remains convinced that these animals will one day return to their lands.

The film was directed and written by Artyk Suyundukov and produced by Kyrgyzfilm in Kyrgyzstan. The cast features Artur Amanaliev in the title role, alongside Nasreddin Dubashev, Talant Apyev, Jamilya Sydykbaeva, Taalaikan Abazova, and Zuura Bakirova. Released on July 25, 2020, the movie has a runtime of 86 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb based on 990 votes.