No Good In Sight: A Story, directed by Alibi Mukushev, has been included in the program of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. The film's world premiere will take place on June 16 in Shanghai, where it will represent Kazakhstan at one of Asia's largest international film festivals.
No Good In Sight: A Story is Alibi Mukushev's debut feature film. Work on the film began in 2023.
The screenplay was written and directed by Alibi Mukushev, a professor at the Kazakh National University of Arts named after K. Baiseitova. Around 70 students from the university also worked on the film.
No Good In Sight: A Story explores the relationship between fathers and children. Through the story of a son and father, the author explores the influence of family ties, memory, and past events on a person's life. The film addresses issues of loneliness, loss, guilt, and responsibility, and invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of decisions and the search for inner reconciliation. It's worth noting that the Shanghai International Film Festival has been held since 1993 and is the first international film festival in China to be accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Category A.