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Kara, Kyzyl, and Sary — three sisters whose names mean 'black', 'red', and 'yellow'. Their lives in modern Almaty are a constant tug-of-war between the traditions enforced by their father and their own aspirations. Kara, the eldest, strives to maintain a fragile peace at home while Kyzyl rebels against patriarchal structures, and Sary seeks her path through art. The film explores not only a generational conflict but also the internal struggle of each woman for the right to her own voice in a society where past and present are in constant dialogue. Director Aigerim Toleubay employs Kazakh folk motifs and a contemporary visual aesthetic to paint a portrait of a family at a crossroads. The picture has become a festival standout, acclaimed for its honest and nuanced take on complex social issues.