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“After The Rain” (2019) - 116 min, Alya Production Coalition, Citylab Production Studio
A feature length narrative film of a family’s unconditional love for their bride kidnapped daughter. The film explores the complex tapestry of Kyrgyz culture both bright and dark, seen through the lens of a family. The film celebrates the strength and beauty of the love the father has for his daughter, showing that love is always greater than any form of shame.
The film was written and produced by Eugenia Chung, based on a collection of true stories told by her students, when she was a volunteer teaching English in Kyrgyzstan. The entire funding of this film was done through crowdsourcing and donations, in hopes that this story will be used to bring and end to bride kidnapping, domestic violence etc., and bring dignity and a voice to the countless voiceless women whose lives this film is based upon.
Synopsis
Suyun, the beloved youngest daughter one day disappears from the street. Her family sinks with the news that an unknown man had kidnapped her to be his bride. Despite the towering waves of shame that culture throws at Suyun, her family, driven by love tries to save her at all costs and goes to places where no one dares to go.
“★★★★★”
“My life is no longer the same after this film.”
“Simply a breathtaking masterpiece.”
“Every Kyrgyz must see this film!”
“A revolution in Kyrgyz cinema.”
“Top 5 Must see films of Kyrgyz Cinema History”
Official Trailer
After The Rain 2019 - Reel
