The Adopted Son (1999)

Plot

In a secluded village in Kyrgyzstan, an orphaned infant named Beshkempir is nurtured by five elderly women before being adopted by a couple longing for a child. As he enters his teenage years, Beshkempir grapples with the typical challenges of adolescence, including romantic feelings, friendship dynamics, and the grief of losing loved ones. Amidst these trials, he struggles with his identity and the implications of being adopted, seeking to understand his true place in the world as he navigates the complexities of youth and belonging.