The Story of the Weeping Camel

The Story of the Weeping Camel

2003 · 91 min · MN · 7.1 (97 votes)
Dir. Byambasuren Davaa, Luigi Falorni · Starring Janchiv Ayurzana, Chimed Ohin, Amgaabazar Gonson, Zeveljamz Nyam, Ikhbayar Amgaabazar, Odgerel Ayusch
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When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

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A quiet, contemplative journey into the harsh beauty of the Gobi Desert. It's a profound, almost spiritual experience, focusing on the raw, unvarnished realities of nomadic life and the enduring strength of family bonds against nature's indifference.

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