The impressive feature-film debut by 23-year-old Kazakh filmmaker Yerkezhan Baizhan, celebrated at Fantastic Fest in Austin, captivates with its dense atmosphere and superb moments of tension.
As punishment for her rebellious behavior, young Kalima is taken by her parents to stay with her grandmother in the countryside for the summer, in the hope that the old lady will finally knock some sense into the girl. Little do they know that, behind the facade of the tranquil country house, dark depths lie in wait…

Online Q&A with director Yerkezhan Baizhan