Guardian of the Steppe
On his inaugural day as wildlife inspector, the young and idealistic Zharas teams up with the seasoned Asylbek against poachers in the steppe's expansive wilderness, where they confront moral quandaries, clash due to divergent methods, and forge an improbable connection in their mission to safeguard endangered species. Amidst the precarious realm of nature and their conflicting ideologies, they must navigate a challenging path to uphold the delicate harmony between mankind and wildlife.
Kazakhstan
Kazakh
North American Premiere
Student Short Film
- Concept/Story Saya Omar
- Screenplay Saya Omar
- Cinematography Sardar Baimoldin
- Producer Banu Ramazanova, Zarina Kissikova
- Editing Samgar Rakhym
- Sound Ilya Gariyev
- Asylbek Asset Imangali
- Zharas Didar Tolegen