A Journey of Hope
The main character of the story is 9-year-old Samir, a social orphan living in an orphanage and dreaming of meeting his mother, who is working in Russia. His companion is Adil, a 35-year-old man with a kind heart and a naive view of the world.Together, they embark on an exciting yet challenging journey that becomes not only a road to the mother but also a path of inner growth, faith, and awareness of their roots.
The film features actors from both Kyrgyzstan and Russia. It stars Emil Esenaliev, Abil Sadiev, Anarkul Nazarkulova, Aysalkyn Kiyykbaeva, as well as well-known Russian artists such as Stanislav Bondarenko, Alexey Shcherbakov, and Pavel Maikov, familiar to viewers from the series "Brigada".
The filming took place in several countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tatarstan, and Russia. The film has been translated into Kazakh, Uzbek, and Russian, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Private Screening and Audience Reactions
On January 22, a private screening of the film took place, attended by representatives of the clergy. The film made a strong impression on all those present.Viewers noted that the director and screenwriter skillfully combined humor, drama, and tragedy, touching on the most vulnerable feelings of people.
In the second part of the film, the religious theme became more pronounced: it incorporates elements of Muslim culture, such as the significance of the Quran, learning to pray, and the holy water of Zam-Zam, which enhances the spiritual content of the plot.
Emotions That Cannot Be Hidden
After the screening, the actors admitted that they could not hold back their emotions.Emil Esenaliev, who played Adil, noted that his role was less active but still significant. He emphasized that every time he watches the film, he cannot hold back tears: "The themes of children and family touch the depths of the soul. I am a father of three children, and this is close to me. Sometimes silence is enough to reveal a role; it is sometimes much more significant than words."
Young actor Amir, who played Samir, also could not hold back tears during his performance. The audience supported him with thunderous applause, noting his successful debut. One of the clergy even gifted the boy his watch in recognition of his talent.
Film as a Means of Influence
Representatives of the clergy noted that the film's plot is so captivating that it was impossible to hold back emotions. It was surprising to see even adult men not hiding their tears.According to viewers, cinema is a powerful tool capable of shaping values and changing consciousness.
Religious figures expressed a desire to see more films like this that contribute to the formation of proper national values and teach kindness, wisdom, and morality.
In an interview with 24.kg, one of them shared that after watching the film, he felt an immediate urge to call his mother, who lives in another region: "She always says that I rarely visit her, and now I feel embarrassed; I think I should communicate with her more often by phone."
The Themes of the Film
"Beish 2: Apama Kat" raises many important and relevant questions:— the problem of orphanages and nursing homes for the elderly, which should not exist in an ideal society;
— labor migration and its consequences — abandoned children, neglect, and begging;
— interethnic harmony;
— the value of family and interaction between parents and children;
— maternal love, spiritual guidance, and the connection between generations;
— the search for loved ones, the meaning of life, and human gratitude.
At the center of the plot is not only the physical journey of the characters but also their inner spiritual path to understanding themselves, their faith, and their place in the world.
After its release in Kyrgyzstan, the film will also be presented in other CIS countries, continuing the dialogue with viewers in the language of sincerity, pain, and hope.
