
From the shadows of the majestic Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan comes a story of Azam, a shepherd and Buzkashi champion, who faces the pressures of modernization in the sport and in his own personal life. Azam plays as an individual for honor and integrity, but his success is increasingly thwarted by organized alliances, or "mafias", encouraged by his rival Khurshed, a member of Tajikistan's nouveau riche. Khurshed believes that team play is the future of the sport. Between challenges on the field and within his own family, Azam tries to find a place for himself in the new Tajikistan. Written by Najeeb Mirza
Crew
Najeeb Mirza
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Producer
Omar Majeed
Editor
Cameron Esler
Editor
Randy Kelly
Cinematography
Jimmy Bustos
Cinematography

Daniel Cross
Executive Producer
Mila Aung-Thwin
Executive Producer
Bob Moore
Executive Producer
Micheline Shoebridge
Producer
Iqbol Zavkibekov
Music
Farangis Nurulla-Khoja
Music
Olivier Alary
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