Film archive, 2026

Shyrmauyq

Шырмауық

Director Azamat Shargyn

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In a small village, old woman Ayimkhan, backbone of her family, lives with her son, Samat; his wife, Gulzhan; and their 8-year-old daughter, Umit. Ayimkhan supports the family through her pension, labor, and devoted care. However, Gulzhan, who has grown tired of rural life, wants to move to the city; one day she finally leaves home. The burden of housework and caring for her granddaughter falls on Ayimkhan's shoulders alone. Daily life flows quietly, apparently unchanged, yet within it, the family is falling apart. Shyrmauyq, debut film by Almaty-born 43-year-old Azamat Shargyn, portrays this through serene imagery.

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Film details

Director: Azamat Shargyn
Country/Region: Kazakhstan
Year: 2026
Length: 104min
Original language: Kazakh
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Director

Azamat Shargyn

Born in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 1983. Azamat Shargyn graduated from the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts in 2007 with a degree in Musical Theatre and Film Acting, and in 2020 earned a second degree in Film Directing.

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Azamat Shargyn
Screenplay: Azamat Shargyn
Executive producer: Ardager Satybaev
Cinematography: Yerkinbek Ptyraliyev
Editing: Bekzat Smadiyar
Cast: Almakhan Kenzhebekova, Rayana Kuat, Nurlan Abilov, Laura Sabitova

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ShyrmauyqTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Asian Future

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Asian Future, Competitive section

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