18 Kilohertz (2020) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 82 mins · Russian

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Directed by

Farkhat Sharipov

Starring

Roman Zhukov, Nyshanbek Zhubanaev, Alibek Adiken, Musakhan Zhumakhan, Kamila Fun-So, Makhabbat Sarkytpayeva

The film explores the experiences of teenagers in Kazakhstan during the late 1990s, a period marked by a surge in drug use in Almaty. It focuses on the strained relationship between a young boy and his parents, leading to his growing alienation and eventual departure from home. The story examines the reasons behind a teenager's preference for the allure of the city and its streets over the security of family life, delving into the complexities of adolescence and societal pressures.