Film

Paradise at Mothers' Feet

8.320242h 17m13+Drama

Age rating: 13+
Director: Ruslan Akun
Year: 2024

In a remote Kyrgyz village, 35-year-old Adil, who has the mind of an 8-year-old, lives with his elderly mother, Rayhan. She has always told him he is specially loved by God and destined for Paradise. But Adil refuses to go without her. Upon hearing from his young friend that a pilgrimage to Mecca on foot could secure his mother a place in Paradise too, Adil decides to embark on this journey.

Top cast

Emil Esenaliev

Adil

Anarkul Nazarkulova

Raikhan Apa

Yerbolat Alkozha

Dulyga Akmolda

Bolot Tentimyshov

Kirghiz businessman

Directed by

Ruslan Akun

Written by

Ruslan Akun, Emil Esenaliev

Produced by

Tugolbay Koychiev