"Deal at the Border" wins Best film award in Vietnam!

“Deal at the Border” made by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi wins Best film award a film festival in Vietnam.

Dates of Danang Asian Film Festival: 29.06 - 05.07.2025

My review about "Deal at the Border" here

"Deal At The Border", 2024, Kyrgyzstan, 104'

World premiere: Busan IFF - 2024

Director: Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi

Production: Kyrgyzfilm studio named after T.Okeyev, Creative Center & CTR 

Starring: Abylai Maratov, Omurbek Izrailov, Meerim Atantaeva, Begaiym Asanakunova etc.

Sinopsis: 

Aza and Samat, two drug runners navigating the secret routes in the mountains of Central Asia, stumble upon Nazik, a young girl fleeing from slavery. When Nazik is recaptured by a local criminal, facing a grim return to captivity, Aza resolves to rescue her, whatever it takes.