The second half of the twenties of the last century. Collectivization had already begun and the country was loudly declaring the victory of socialism. Various slogans were raised. One of them was “emancipation of women of the East”. The title of the film “Talak” refers not only to the dissolution of marriage ties, but also to the fierce time that did not spare people. This time changed the centuries-old way of life of the Kazakh people, changed their character. The social system also changed. The will and strength of the people were also overthrown.