Cadet

Cadet centers on Alina, a single mother determined to enroll her son, Serik, in an elite military academy. The film highlights the challenges they face, including bullying due to Serik's appearance and a principal's judgment regarding his fitness for the school. Alina uses her husband's military connections to secure Serik's reinstatement, but a warning from another parent about the dangers of the academy looms ominously.

This horror film, running 123 minutes, delves into the psychological toll of military culture on young students. It portrays the struggle of a parent navigating the oppressive environment of military education while addressing the potential consequences of bullying. The narrative is set against a backdrop of societal expectations and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child.