Mariam(2019)
Mariam Synopsis
In a remote village on the Kazakh steppe, Mariam lives with her husband and four young children in a home without light or water. One winter day, her husband disappears. Without a body, he cannot be declared dead and Mariam is unable to receive state financial support. A very reserved person who buries her emotions, she must face survival of her family on her own in the harsh, rural winter. Inspired by actual events in Mariam's life, who portrays herself in a film that blurs documentary and drama as it paints her life's mundane details.
Mariam (2019) is a drama film directed by Sharipa Urazbayeva, released on August 16, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Meruert Sabbusinova, Almas Bektibayev, Hamza Koksebek and Edige Ahmet. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sharipa Urazbayeva
- Writers:
- Sharipa Urazbayeva
- Producers:
- Sharipa Urazbayeva, Anna Katchko
- Cinematographer:
- Samat Sharipov
- Production:
- Star.KZ Tandem Production, Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Status:
- Released
Mariam (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mariam before you stream it.
Mariam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sharipa Urazbayeva, written by Sharipa Urazbayeva, produced by Sharipa Urazbayeva and Anna Katchko.
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Mariam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mariam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mariam online?
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Mariam (2019) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mariam?
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The main cast of Mariam (2019) includes Meruert Sabbusinova, Almas Bektibayev, Hamza Koksebek and Edige Ahmet. The film was directed by Sharipa Urazbayeva. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mariam released?
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Mariam was released on August 16, 2019 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Mariam worth watching?
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Mariam (2019) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mariam?
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Yes. The official Mariam trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.