Under Heaven movie poster

Under Heaven

August 29, 2015 1h 28m

Originally released in 2015. Under Heaven is a drama film. directed by Dalmira Tilepbergen. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Taalai Abazova, Asan Amanov, and Munara Dooronbekova

Synopsis

Under Heaven, written and directed by Dalmira Tilepbergen, is a modern day re-working of the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, set in a remote mountain village in Central Asia. Two brothers, rebellious Kerim and conscientious Aman, live with their mother and work at the family stonemason business. Their father has been forced to work away in Russia in order to pay off Kerim's debts, incurred as a result of his eldest son's drug dealing activities. The brothers both fall for a local village girl, Saltanat, which ultimately leads to a bitter dispute and unforeseen and tragic consequences...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 29, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Budget $85K Production budget
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Language KY Original language
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Country Kyrgyz Republic Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KY
Budget
$85,000

Production Companies

  • Kyrgyzfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under Heaven about?

Under Heaven, written and directed by Dalmira Tilepbergen, is a modern day re-working of the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, set in a remote mountain village in Central Asia. Two brothers, rebellio...

Who directed Under Heaven?

Under Heaven was directed by Dalmira Tilepbergen.

How long is Under Heaven?

Under Heaven has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Under Heaven released?

Under Heaven was released on August 29, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Under Heaven?

The main cast of Under Heaven includes Taalai Abazova, Asan Amanov, Munara Dooronbekova, Marat Ibraev, Nurjigit Kanaev.