The Cord

In a small town, a corrupt major learns that his daughter has been raped by the chief of police. He takes him hostage and fights off the rape squads, while trying to save his daughter and establish a relationship with her.

Akzhol has just left the orphanage. Ensuring his survival through petty theft, he sets out to find his father. He then learns that he has a brother, Dalen, who was lucky enough to be adopted by wealthy parents.

Kazakhstan, January 2022. Protests are shaking the entire country. Five ordinary people become caught up in these events and face difficult life choices. Their stories come together, showing how one person’s drama turns into a national tragedy.

Four stories about borderline people. The relationship between man and woman, between brother and brother, between friends. Four stories of love and pain.

In a small town, a corrupt major finds out that his daughter was raped by the police chief. He takes him hostage and fights off the capture groups, while simultaneously trying to save his daughter and establish a relationship with her.