The Ascent of Fujiyama

The Ascent of Fujiyama

1989 · 130 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

A few former pupils of primary school teacher Aishi-Aly meet again for a party on the top of the sacred mountain that dominates their village. But what was supposed to be a joyful party turns into a nightmare...

Directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev · Written by Bolotbek Shamshiyev

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