In the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, a shepherd named Bakyt rescues a wounded colt — the descendant of two legendary racehorses — just as he is about to be sent to slaughter after a wolf attack. For his daughter, Karlygach, who quickly grows attached to the foal and names him Monchok, the horse becomes a dream and a source of hope. Bakyt cares for the animal despite hardship, mounti...