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202463 minPGdocumentary

Territory

202463 minPGdocumentary

At -20 degrees Celsius, Kyrgyz herders confront a ghost while waiting for an actor to arrive at the last cabin in the valley.

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At -20 degrees Celsius, Kyrgyz herders confront a ghost while waiting for an actor to arrive at the last cabin in the valley.

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Álex Galándirector

Álex Galánwriter

Darko Perić

Darko Perićcast

Ibraim Almazbekovcast

Jaidar Kaindycast

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Kyrgyz herders inhabit the Central Asian steppe, where they face challenges during the harsh winter months. At temperatures reaching -20 degrees Celsius, the last cabin in the valley stands empty, awaiting the arrival of a prominent actor. The film captures the tension between the herders and the ghost of their past, set against the stark backdrop of the steppe. It runs for 63 minutes and presents a unique perspective on life in this remote region.

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