The Cord

The Cord

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Release Date

11/26/2026

Runtime

120 mins

Genres

Overview

Kuanysh, who is about to enroll at an American university, is the pride of his single mother, Dinara. Divorced when Kuanysh was young, Dinara has devoted herself to caring for her son, but as a teenager he has a world his mother is not privy to. One day, Kuanysh goes to a club with his friends and becomes involved in an assault incident, which turns into a homicide when the victim dies during the investigation. The wealthy and influential parents of Kuanysh’s friends attempt to make him the culprit, and now Dinara must protect her son by her own means.

Status

Released

Original Language

Kazakh

Budget

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Revenue

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A mother fights against systemic corruption and the moral collapse of her son's privileged peers, watching her protective instincts transform into something rawer and more dangerous. The film chronicles how trauma and injustice corrode the bond between parent and child.

Mood

TenseDread-soakedDefiantMournful

Themes

FamilyBetrayalClassJusticeComing apart

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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