Adilkhan Yerzhanov’s latest film, “Steppenwolf,” is an exploration of trauma, violence, and masculinity, presented through the story of a mother looking for her missing child. Set against the backdrop of a violence-ridden small town engulfed in riots, the film follows Tamara, a traumatized woman in a nearly catatonic state of dissociation, as she searches for her son, Timka. Tamara’s desperation leads her to enlist the help of a brutal former investigator, offering him a reward to bring her child back. This unlikely partnership sets the stage for a fascinating journey through a landscape of despair and brutality.
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