Beyond The Silk Road

Led by actor Dominic West, BEYOND THE SILK ROAD is a feature-length documentary exploring the heart of Kyrgyzstan, a hidden gem of Central Asia. Through encounters with traders, herders and highland farmers, it reveals how the ancient Silk Road and nomadic traditions continue to shape the country’s identity. West begins in the south at a remote high-altitude caravanserai, before meeting a yak herder whose animals remain central to life in the mountains. In the capital, he travels with adventurer Alexandra Tolstoy and reunites with The Wire co-star Clarke Peters for a breathtaking horseback journey into the western highlands, living as nomads have for generations. What begins as a travelogue becomes a reflection on resilience, hospitality and the quiet strength of tradition