Fairy Baursaq

Directed by Marina Starchenko

With Aiym Nuradilkyzy, Adilgazy Aiaru, Madina Berikqyzy, Aiganym Sagynbaeva and Kuantay Abdimadi

Eight-year-old Zhuldyz lives in a rundown shack near her wealthy relatives. When her cousin’s expensive doll goes missing, Zhuldyz is accused of theft, and the relatives board up the fence between them. That night, a tragic fire breaks out, killing Zhuldyz and her mother. Faced with the reality of loss, her young cousin is forced to confront guilt and the harsh end of her childhood.