BECOMING

Instead of going on holiday together, Mila and her little sister are yet again left behind by their mother. In search of distraction and a sense of belonging, Mila encounters a swimming team, and the charismatic coach Vlad and his team welcome her into the group. But then something happens that sets off unexpected twists and turns – and Mila, left entirely to her own devices, must decide how far she is willing to go to achieve her goals. Stylised images underscore this coming-of-age story set against Kazakhstan’s complex social backdrop.