Janarkush: The Song of the Mountains

An animated legend of harmony, courage, and the song that saved a world.

Inspired by Kyrgyz mythology.

Logline

When an ancient evil rises, twin brothers must protect a mythical bird and transform a cursed creation into a timeless instrument of harmony.

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Main Characters

Kambar — Father, protector, moral compass.
Aysal — Silent strength and maternal wisdom.
Aksuu & Koksuu — Twin boys, opposite energies, same courage.
Ka’ar — Sorcerer of destruction.
Kashan — Witch of laziness and false sparkle.
Janarkush — Mythical bird of balance, inspired by the spirit of Umai.

Antagonists

Ka’ar — A once-banished sorcerer who feeds on fear and despair.
Kashan — Comical but dangerous. Embodies Laziness and false comfort.

Ka’ar’s Servants

Jeztirmak — Seduction with claws.
Choyunbash — Strength without mind.
Jelmoguz — The fallen warrior.
Kuzkun — The watcher in the sky.

Supporting Characters

Kambarkan Ata — Spirit of the Horsekeepers
Cholpon Ata — Spirit of the Shepherds
Dekhan Baba — Spirit of the Farmers

Visual World

The visual style of Janarkush blends poetic animation with cultural realism, drawing from Kyrgyz mountain landscapes, traditional dress, and mythological textures.

Key Locations

Forest Clearing — Sacred meadow with yurts, place of memory.
Cliff of Echoes — Where truths are revealed.
Forest of Separation — Dark pine forest, brothers' parting point.

Why This Story Matters

Janarkush tells a tale where harmony is heroic and healing comes through music, not violence.

Our Cultural Voice

Janarkush is a living folklore — carried by music, rooted in Kyrgyz identity. The komuz, the kalpak, the tunduk — symbols of heritage to be shared globally.

The mythical bird Janarkush draws inspiration from the spirit of Umay — the timeless guardian of life and balance in ancient Turkic belief. Her presence in the story is subtle but central, carried through silence, rebirth, and choice.

Our Mission

This is the first animated feature to bring Central Asian mythology to global animation. We share emotional heritage through the komuz, the kalpak, and a mythical bird.

Join Us

Looking for producers, studios, and labs. The story is ready to fly — it just needs the right wings.

Contact: aidasharsheeva@gmail.com

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