Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.
Cast
Sayat Isembayev
Sayan
Murat Bisenbin
Ruslan
Asel Sagatova
Asel
Zhan Baizhanbayev
Zhan
Saken Aminov
Aman
Mentay Utepbergenov
Make (Zhan's Partner)
Vladimir Vdovichenkov
Volodya
Bolat Kalymbetov
Abu
Tulepbergen Baisakalov
Thimblerig Player
Natalya Dolmatova
Midwife
Murat Nurasilov
Beer Stall Owner
Alma Rulas
Alma (Zhan's Wife)
Azat Seymetov
Unknown
Crew
Akan Satayev
Director, Producer
Timur Zhaksylykov
Writer
Khasan Kydyraliyev
Director of Photography
Iskander Narymbetov
Additional Director of Photography
Elena Lisasina
Assistant Director
Zharaskhan Kulpiyenov
Producer
Bopesh Zhandayev
Production Design
Aida Mashurova
Casting Director
Elena Rubanova
Costume Design
Lidiya Ordynskaya
Makeup Artist
Bakyt Niyazaliev
Sound Director
Dmitry Chernov
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Andrei Lifinskiy
Original Music Composer
Bauirzhan Abishev
Fight Choreographer
