In Almaty, a cash-strapped couple hatch a plan to solve their money troubles, but soon become embroiled in a toxic web of social media, violent criminality and spiralling greed.
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Cast
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Ayan Utepbergen
Azamat
Known for
The Rising Hawk
Dilnaz Kurmangali
Tansholpan
Also in
Zhaza
Azat Zhumadil
Cat
Also in
Престиж
Sheker
Aida Kurmangaliyeva
Kitty
Also in
Bisharashki
Drop
Sultan Tursynbekov
Damir
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Gulshat Tutova
Aza's Mother
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Amanat
Aigerim
Erkin Abdreshov
Tancho's father
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Kulsara Zhumabekova
Tancho's Mom
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Bolat Momynzhanov
Diana's Father
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Akerke Kozaiyr
Diana
Also in
Ürei
Kenzhebek Basharov
Neighbour
Also in
Dastur
Kozha: New adventure
Aisana Takhaeva
Bank Manager
No other roles listed
Aitore Zholdaskali Director · Aldiyar Zhaparkhanov Writer Kazybek Orazbek Writer
First release November 13, 2025 · Produced in Kazakhstan · Languages Kazakh, Russian
Production
Tartaria Films
Production
Star.KZ Tandem Production
Production
Kazakhstan
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Original title
Ауру
Original language
Kazakh
Spoken on screen
Kazakh · Russian
Release dates
Kazakhstan · November 13, 2025
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No release date listed for United States.
Belgium
April 11, 2026 · Premiere · Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)
Canada
July 27, 2026 · Premiere · Fantasia Film Festival
Finland
March 25, 2026 · Premiere · Night Visions Film Festival
France
September 2, 2026 · Premiere · Étrange festival 2026
Germany
September 8, 2026 · Premiere · Fantasy Filmfest
Netherlands
February 1, 2026 · Premiere · International Film Festival Rotterdam
Portugal
September 3, 2026 · Premiere · MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
Romania
June 18, 2026 · Premiere · Transilvania International Film Festival
South Korea
July 3, 2026 · Premiere · Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
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