A Mongolian Tale

A quietly aching, slow-burning story of love, loss, and belonging across years on the Mongolian steppes.

Directed by

Xie Fei

Genres

Drama

Starring

Na Renhua, Dalarsurong, Teng Ge'er

Overview

Bayinbulag and Somiya are brought up, from a young age, as brother and sister by their adoptive grandmother. The three live happily in a yurt on the Mongolian steppes. Just before Bayinbulag is to leave for the city, to be trained as a vet, the grandmother suggests that Bayinbulag and Somiya should eventually marry. Bayinbulag, now training to be a musician, stays away for long periods of time without communicating with Somiya. He finally comes back expecting to marry her.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, family, grief, betrayal

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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