Paradise at Mothers’ Feet (Kyrgyzstan) w/ Q&A

Genre: Drama

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Year: 2024

Duration: 137 mins

Director: Ruslan Akun

Language(s): Kyrgyz

Subtitles: English

Producer: Tugol Koychiev, Aziza Khalbekova

Principal Cast: Emil Esenaliev, Anarkul Nazarkulova, Bolot Tentimyshov

Followed by Q&A

Synopsis

Adil, a 35-year-old Kyrgyz man with the mental development of an 8-year-old, lives in a small village in Kyrgyzstan with Rayhan, his 75-year-old mother. Rayhan has always told Adil that God loves him in a special way and that he will go straight to Paradise. However, Adil does not want to go to Paradise without his mother. One day he learns from his 8-year-old best friend that if he takes his mother on foot to the Holy City of Mecca for Hajj, she will also go to Paradise. Paradise at Mothers' Feet is a moving and uplifting story about the power of a mother's love for her son and how the kindness and open hearts of people of different nationalities can help humanity to overcome the many problems and difficulties faced in life. The film provides the audience with a unique cinematic experience, immersing them into a world of breathtaking landscapes and the fascinating culture, customs and traditions of the countries through which Adil and his mother travel on their incredible journey to Mecca.

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