Bakhyt Khadzhibaev

Marat is a young guy who dreams of becoming an architect. After his older brother becomes the city akim (mayor), the young man's life changes drastically: all previously closed doors begin to open before him on their own. However, the power of an influential surname drags him into a dangerous game, bringing him face-to-face with the criminal underworld. Now, Marat must prove the value of his own honor and dignity, rather than his famous last name.

The film is based on the events of 1992 that took place in Southern Kazakhstan, when prisoners who escaped during the transfer to Russia took a regular bus with passengers hostage. The best forces of Kazakhstan's national security and law enforcement were dispatched to rescue them.

11-year-old Ilyas loses his parents too soon. Overnight, he and his sisters are sent to an orphanage - where kindness is rare and rules are strict. Growing up fast, facing down bullies, scraping for food, and protecting his sisters like a wolf guards its pack, Ilyas refuses to break. And through it all, he clings to the idea that family isn’t just blood; it’s who stands by you when the world turns its back.