What Have You Done, Zarina?

Zarina, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, decides to get rid of an unwanted pregnancy before anyone finds out. In secret, she searches for a solution – swallowing pills, whispering plans to her best friend Karina, hiding her fear from parents who would never understand. But every attempt only pulls her deeper into a vicious cycle of shame and silence. Over the course of a few days, Zarina’s childhood unravels as she faces isolation, humiliation, and the weight of decisions far beyond her age. What seemed like a way out becomes a trap she cannot easily escape.

Film Advisory Content: Some material may not be suitable for children, including mild violence, language, or brief nudity.

Credits
Writer: Camila Sagyntkan
Producer: Camila Sagyntkan
Executive Producer: Yevgeniya Moreva
Director of Photography: Aigul Nurbulatova
Editor: Alimzhan Shiyapov
Production Designer: Anastasiya Varkentin
Composer: Sultanali Kongyratbay
Sound Designer: Alexander Khimich
Music: Ryso

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SMALL WORLD, BIG VOICES

Beyond every border, a warning. Inspired by the truth that injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere, these international shorts amplify the voices we cannot afford to ignore.