Above the Mountains

Abdrakhman Begimbetov, a forester from a distant forest area, has lived in the mountains all his life. He cleared the slopes, planted fir trees and apple orchards. His life was not easy: the events of 37, the Great Patriotic War, the birth and death of four children. But despite all the blows of fate, the forester continued to work, hoping that nature, reborn by his hands, eventually resists human evil...

Directed by Bolat Omarov, Above the Mountains leans on a strong ensemble — Kargynbai Satayev — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.