Don't give up, Mom!

11-year-old Ilyas loses his parents too soon. Overnight, he and his sisters are sent to an orphanage - where kindness is rare and rules are strict. Growing up fast, facing down bullies, scraping for food, and protecting his sisters like a wolf guards its pack, Ilyas refuses to break. And through it all, he clings to the idea that family isn’t just blood; it’s who stands by you when the world turns its back.

Leila Tleulova

Aydos Ayesbaev

Bakhyt Khadzhibaev

Ayim Kulmeshkhan

Miras Kayrolla

Azharlym Magzum

Zhomart Bayzhuma

Altynai Nogherbek

Zhannur Ramazan

Danagul Temirsultanova

Islmankhan Bakytbay

Altynshash Shayahmetova

Sofya Zhanibekkyzy

• Rabiga AbilpattaDirector
• Bekzat MyrzahmetovaWriter
• Beimbet SagadiEditor

DON'T GIVE UP, MOTHER! | New Kazakh film 2026

Release date

February 5, 2026

Status

Released

Original language

Kazakh

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Drama