France / May 21, 2023 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Ulzii, a teenager from a poor neighborhood in Ulaanbaatar, is determined to win a sciences-physics competition to get a scholarship. His illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside, leaving him and his brother and sister in the middle of winter. Ulzii wanders around at night looking for things to burn for heat while preparing for the national competition.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Purevdulam Natsagbadam | Maralaa |
| Davaasamba Sharav | Neighbour Old Man |
| Sukhee Lodonchuluun | Neighbour Old Woman |
| Batzorig Sukhbaatar | Bilegt Teacher |
| Khuslen Naranbaatar | Tungaa's Friend |
| Munkhjargal Nyamdavaa | Tsend |
| Anand Ariuntugs | Tsend's Son |
| Enkhnaran Ganzorig | Sharka's Girlfriend |
| Tsegtsbold Erkhemsaikhan | Gamer Boy |
| Taivanbat Alexandar | Gamer Boy |
| Bavuudorj Radnaa | Bavuudorj Teacher |
| Altangerel Dorj | Olympiad Teacher |
| Galbadrakh Janchiv | Award Ceremony Teacher |
| Lkhakvadorj Nyamkhuu | Award Ceremony Teacher |
| Erdenebat Pagvaa | Award Ceremony Teacher |
| Buyankhishig Ish | Coal Vendor |
| Pagmadulam Natsagdorj | Saleslady |
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| Bayarmaa Ganbold | Woman with kid |
| Tsegts-Itgel Mungun-Od | Kid |
| Guljaina Baatarbyek | Saleslady |
| Zoljargal Byambadash | Pharmacist |
| Enkhtsetseg Shatar | Social lesson teacher |
| Delgersaikhan Danaa | Monkhoo's father |
| Batsaikhan Battulga | Woodcutter |
| Khangal Bayanmunkh | Woodcutter |
| Amartuvshin Munkh-Od | Woodcutter |
| Lkhagvadulam Tumursukh | Welfare Agent |
| Gantsogtbayar Tumurbaatar | Welfare Agent |
| Gan-Erdene Ganbaatar | Welfare Agent |
| Bum-Erdene Ragchaa | Village School Director |
| Otgonzaya Banzai | National Olympiad Teacher |
| Tulgaa Geleg | National Olympiad Teacher |
| Gan-Erdene Nyamdavaa | National Olympiad Teacher |
| Berkhee | Dog |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Баавгай болохсон |
| Original language | MN |
| Production countries | France, Mongolia, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Amygdala Films, Urban Factory, New Mongol Academy |
| Release date | 10 gennaio 2024 |
| Production | Nominjiguur Tsend, Batkhishig Sed-Ayushjav, Tuguldur Batsaikhan, Maéva Savinien, Frédéric Corvez, Zoljargal Purevdash, Galbadrakh Janchiv, Bolormaa Luvsandorj, Naranbat Battulga, Tan Chui Mui, Dulguun Bayasgalan |
| Writer | Zoljargal Purevdash |
| Editing | Alexandra Strauss, Julien Petri |
| Cinematography | Davaanyam Delgerjargal |
| Assistant directors | Byambajargal Ganbold, Altanshagai Munkhnasan, Zoljargal Purevdash |
| Lighting | Tugsuu Baatar |
| Camera operators | Davaanyam Delgerjargal |
| Additional photography | Davaanyam Delgerjargal |
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| Production design | Ariuntugs Tserenpil, Charlotte Wiltz |
| Art direction | Ariuntugs Tserenpil, Charlotte Wiltz |
| Set decoration | Ariuntugs Tserenpil, Charlotte Wiltz |
| Visual effects | Vincent Vacarisas |
| Music | Johanni Curtet, Philippe Grivel, Zendmene-Erdene Ichinnorov |
| Sound | Philippe Grivel, Johanni Curtet, Zendmene-Erdene Ichinnorov |
| Costume design | Ariunsetgel Tserenpil, Baasansengee Munkhmyagmar |
| Makeup | Ariunsetgel Tserenpil, Baasansengee Munkhmyagmar |
| Hairstyling | Ariunsetgel Tserenpil, Baasansengee Munkhmyagmar |
Release dates
Premiere
Czechia / Jun 30, 2023 / Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
South Korea / Oct 05, 2023 / Busan International Film Festival
Indonesia / Oct 27, 2023 / 13+ / Jakarta Film Week
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India / Oct 28, 2023 / Jio MAMI Film Festival
Sweden / Mar 03, 2024 / Asiatiska Film Festivalen
Canada / Mar 24, 2024 / International Film Festival of Ottawa
Hong Kong / Mar 30, 2024 / Hong Kong International Film Festival
United States / Apr 12, 2024 / Milwaukee Film Festival
China / Jun 14, 2024 / Shanghai International Film Festival
Spain / Jul 20, 2024 / Asian Summer Film Festival
Thailand / Nov 08, 2024 / World Film Festival Bangkok
Theatrical release
France / Jan 10, 2024
Italy / Mar 14, 2024
United Kingdom / Apr 19, 2024
Taiwan / Apr 26, 2024
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Spain / May 30, 2025
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