The Crying Steppe (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, The Crying Steppe is a drama and history film directed by Marina Kunarova, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1920-30s, 70% of the indigenous population died from the Great Famine created by the Bolsheviks in Kazakhstan. Overcoming the dreadful fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter's family from a Kazakh village in the highlands is trying to stay alive in the midst of the fierce winter and face a moral choice, to die as human beings or to survive at any cost, transgressing the human decency.
Who’s in it. The Crying Steppe stars Dulyga Akmolda as Maden, Akylkhan Almassov as Turar, Sayazhan Kulymbetova as Nuria and Adilet Zhangali as Iliyas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Crying Steppe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crying Steppe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crying Steppe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crying Steppe (2020)?
- In US, The Crying Steppe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crying Steppe worth watching?
- The Crying Steppe holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crying Steppe?
- The Crying Steppe stars Dulyga Akmolda, Akylkhan Almassov, Sayazhan Kulymbetova, Adilet Zhangali and Rayana Daulet.
- When was The Crying Steppe released?
- The Crying Steppe was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.