In Pursuit of Spring (2025)

Original title

Bahorni quvib

Directed by

Ayub Shahobiddinov

Genre

psychological drama film

Country

Uzbekistan

Runtime

1h 22m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A woman returns to Uzbekistan after years of exile. She must face the pain of lost time, buried memories, and the harsh judgment of her community.

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What happens

In Pursuit of Spring (Uzbek: Bahorni quvib) is a 2025 Uzbek psychological drama film directed by Ayub Shahobiddinov and produced by Uzbekfilm. The film starring Ra'no Shodiyeva, Ilhom Berdiyev, and Anvar Kartayev had its world premiere at SCO Film Festival in China, where it won Best Actress award. The film explores the story of a woman returning to her homeland after years of exile, confronting the emotional consequences of loss, memory, and social judgment. In Pursuit of Spring received critical acclaim and international recognition, including awards for Best Actress and Best Screenplay at the VI Lendoc Film Festival in 2025. It was presented at 56th International Film Festival of India in 'Cinema of World category' on 23 November 2025. The film was also presented at 43rd Fajr International Film Festival’s Eastern Vista Section in Iran on 28 November 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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