A Batyr From the Past

A Batyr From the Past

10.0

Dec 21 2023

2h 30m

Drama

The story of the brave and multilingual ambassador of the Golden Horde, Elteber. Struck by mysterious circumstances, Elteber finds himself transported from 1311 to the 21st century. Desperate to return to the past and complete his historical mission, he discovers the charms and complexities of modern Kazakhstan.

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