The Champion

Directed by Sergey Shutov

With Darkhan Rsayev, Gaukhar Sadvakasova, Doskhan Zholzhaksynov, Biken Rimova and Maira Omarbayeva

Fifth-grader Murat Batyrbaev grew up like a mama's boy, was often sick, was weak and indecisive. At school he got straight C grades and avoided physical education classes. One day, while skipping another lesson, he met a new student in the class, whose father was appointed a physical education teacher at their school. The friendship between Murat and Zhenard helps the boy to believe in himself, overcome his fears, enroll in the boxing section and win school competitions...