The Boyz

A gripping coming-of-age film that follows a group of teenagers as they navigate the challenges of growing up and chasing their dreams in a tough world. As they navigate the complexities of adolescence, the boys find themselves confronted with a variety of obstacles, from family problems and peer pressure to poverty and violence. Some turn to music as a means of expression, others are tempted by the allure of fast money and easy thrills, flirting with a life of crime. But no matter what path they choose, they are united by a deep-seated desire to succeed and find their place in the world.

Director: Abdel Fiftybayev

Cast: Yerlan Kulmurzin, Didar Tolegen, Dinmukhamed Akhmet, Temyrlan Kadyr, Dina Tasbulatova, Dameli Tastan, Magamed Suleyev, Arystan Tuyzhanov

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.