

Shambala
2020, Kirghiz. Directed by Artyk Suyundukov.
Based on the story of Chingiz Aitmatov "The White Steamer". In a forest cordon, lost high in the mountains, an old man and an old woman and his daughter live with their family - a husband and a seven-year-old son named Shambala, which means "boy-candle" or "boy who radiates light." Shambhala faithfully believes in the ancient myth of the Mother Deer, who saved the last baby of their kind, Bugu, from enemies and fed him with her milk. And although over time people exterminated the deer, the boy believes that someday the deer will still return to their land.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Kirghiz
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- Released
- 25 July 2020
- Original title
- Шамбала
- Country
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Written by
- Artyk Suyundukov
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What Shambala is based on
Shambala is based on The White Ship (1970) by Chingiz Aĭtmatov.
1970
The White Ship
By Chingiz Aĭtmatov
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Shambala runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Shambala isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 July 2020. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shambala?
If you liked Shambala, try Skin, Skater Girl, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Shambala?
Shambala (2020) was directed by Artyk Suyundukov and stars Artur Amanaliev, Nasreddin Dubashev, Talant Apyev.
What is Shambala based on?
Shambala is based on The White Ship (1970) by Chingiz Aĭtmatov.