Premiere Thursday: Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey,' Family Film, and Action Manga Hit Bishkek Cinemas

Moviegoers in Bishkek have a diverse selection of new films to choose from this week, with four distinct releases hitting cinemas every Thursday. The latest offerings span genres from epic adventure and family animation to action-packed manga adaptations.

Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" leads the lineup, promising an epic adventure that follows Odysseus's perilous journey home after the Trojan War. Audiences can expect encounters with mythical creatures like cyclops and sirens as the king of Ithaca strives to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

For younger audiences and families, "Time Patrol" offers a fantastical animated adventure. The story centers on a group of friends from Akli Academy who discover time travel and must race against a villain named Fasid to save historical scientists without altering the course of history, all while finding their way back home.

"My Wild Friend. Homecoming" continues a heartwarming tale of friendship between a boy named Sasha and his fox companion, Rusty. When Rusty's family is abducted by a traveling zoo, Sasha embarks on a dangerous journey to rescue them, finding a new true friend along the way.

Rounding out the releases is "Sakamoto Days," an action film based on a popular manga. The story follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who retired, gained weight, and opened a shop. However, his past catches up to him, threatening his family and forcing him to dust off his old skills to protect his loved ones.