Districts(2016)
Районы
Where the street laws are
Districts Synopsis
Alma-Ata, 1987. The protagonist of the film is 16-year-old Arsen, who moves from the suburbs to the city center and goes to a new school. At the new school, he makes friends with classmates who are active participants in the so-called "District Movements". Along with this, Arsen faces street, teenage hierarchy and violence. And before him there is a choice, to become like everyone else or to remain true to himself.
Districts (2016) is a drama and crime film directed by Akan Satayev, released on November 3, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Sharip Serik, Asel Sagatova, Zhandos Aibassov and Daniyar Alshinov. Viewers rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Akan Satayev
- Writers:
- Timur Zhaksylykov
- Producers:
- Akan Satayev, Ernar Kurmashev
- Cinematographer:
- Khasan Kydyraliyev
- Production:
- Satai Film, Astana Film Fund
- Status:
- Released
Districts (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Districts before you stream it.
Districts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sharip Serik
as Azamat
Asel Sagatova
as Louisa
Zhandos Aibassov
as Marlen
Daniyar Alshinov
as Rashid
Elteres Nurzhanov
as Arsen
- Sanurzhan Suleymenov
Sanurzhan Suleymenov
as Habib
- Maryam Satai
Maryam Satai
as Dina
Aziz Beyshenaliev
as Musaev
- Olga Sokal
Olga Sokal
Zhannat Kuanysheva
Key crew
Directed by Akan Satayev, written by Timur Zhaksylykov, produced by Akan Satayev and Ernar Kurmashev.
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Districts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Districts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Districts online?
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Districts (2016) is available to stream on Okko. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Districts?
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The main cast of Districts (2016) includes Sharip Serik, Asel Sagatova, Zhandos Aibassov, Daniyar Alshinov and Elteres Nurzhanov. The film was directed by Akan Satayev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Districts released?
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Districts was released on November 3, 2016 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Districts worth watching?
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Districts (2016) holds an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Districts?
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Yes. The official Districts trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.