Running to the Sky explained

Running to the Sky
Director:	Mirlan Abdykalykov
Starring:	Temirlan Asankadyrov
Runtime:	88 minutes
Country:	Kyrgyzstan
Language:	Kyrgyz

Running to the Sky is a 2019 Kyrgyzstani drama film directed by Mirlan Abdykalykov. It was selected as the Kyrgyz entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.^[1]

Synopsis

A schoolboy gets a chance of bigger opportunities after displaying a talent for running.^[2]

Cast

• Temirlan Asankadyrov as Jekshen
• Ruslan Orozakunov as Saparbek
• Meerim Atantaeva as Gym teacher
• Ilim Kalmuratov as Math teacher

See also

• List of submissions to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
• List of Kyrgyz submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film

Notes and References

1. Web site: Фильм «Жөө Күлүк» выдвинут на соискание премии Оскар . Asia TV . 20 November 2020 . 20 November 2020.
2. Web site: 'Running to the Sky' ('Jo Kuluk'): Film Review Busan 2019 . The Hollywood Reporter . 20 November 2020.