Ayka (Russian: Айка) is a 2018 drama film directed by Sergey Dvortsevoy.

[3] It was selected as the Kazakhstani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards,[4][5][6] making the December shortlist.

The story is centered around a young Kyrgyz woman named Ayka who lives in Moscow, Russia.

With her work permit expired and pain and complications from the pregnancy, it is nearly impossible for her to find or keep another employment.

Debt collectors find her and demand she return their money, threatening to torture her sister back in Kyrgyzstan.