Yakutia – between the worlds

The phenomenon of Yakut (Sakha) cinema stands on par with other recent developments in national cinematographies. The director of the movie, Vladimir Kocharyan, was born to an Armenian father and a Sakha mother. After a long hiatus, he returns to his native republic and embarks on a road trip to explore the roots and meanings of Yakut cinema, as well as to understand the origins of his personal identity.