The Legend of Tomiris

The Legend of Tomiris

The queen born to magnify the steppe.

2019 · 156 min · ★ 6.9 · History, War, Drama

This is the story of the life of the great queen of the steppe - legendary Tomiris. She is destined to become a skillful warrior, survive the loss of close people and unite the Scythian/Saka tribes under her authority.

Directed by Akan Satayev · Written by Timur Zhaksylykov

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