“Is there a greater warrior than a mother protecting her child?”
Story of Gulnara, mother of 142 children, who is being sued by union officials' for child trafficking, sexual and labour exploitation. The object of the claim is the Issyk-Ata resort property, famous for its healing mineral geothermal hot springs, which was donated to Gulnara's orphanage by businessman Afanasy in the 90s, who then renounced the world to enter a convent for personal reasons.
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Alexandra Rechkalova Director · Dmitry Evgrafov Composer Alexey Venzos Cinematographer
First release December 1, 2018 · Produced in Russia · Languages English, Kyrgyz, Russian
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Original title
Мээрим
Original language
Russian
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English · Kyrgyz · Russian
Release dates
Iran · December 1, 2018
Iran International Documentary Film Festival
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Russia
December 6, 2018 · Premiere · Art Doc Fest
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