The River movie poster

The River

September 4, 2018 1h 53m 6.1/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 2018. The River is a drama film. directed by Emir Baigazin.

Starring Zhalgas Klanov, Zhasulan Userbayev, and Ruslan Userbayev

Synopsis

A family lives in a remote Kazakh village. There are five sons. The oldest, Aslan, becomes the father’s deputy in charge of all the work and delegating tasks to his younger brothers. Fair and humane, he sympathises with his siblings when they err, and accepts the father’s blame for them. One day Aslan takes the children to the river, a moment of happiness as the river is deep enough for a real swim. Since then, life is different. The children become more diligent in their daily chores, while the river turns into the focus of their lives.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (12 votes)
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Language KK Original language
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Country Kazakhstan + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KK

Production Companies

  • Emir Baigazin Production
  • Kazakhfilm Studios
  • Madants
  • Norsk Filmproduksjon A/S
  • Studio Orka

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The River about?

A family lives in a remote Kazakh village. There are five sons. The oldest, Aslan, becomes the father’s deputy in charge of all the work and delegating tasks to his younger brothers. Fair and hum...

Who directed The River?

The River was directed by Emir Baigazin.

How long is The River?

The River has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was The River released?

The River was released on September 4, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The River?

The main cast of The River includes Zhalgas Klanov, Zhasulan Userbayev, Ruslan Userbayev, Eric Tazabekov, Bagdaulet Sagindikov.