32/50
The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together
Scenario
Released from prison, Lang returned to his hometown in northwest China. As part of a canine patrol tasked with cleaning up stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black homeless man.
Eddie Peng [the lead] became so attached to Xin, the dog featured in the film, that he adopted him after filming ended
An outstanding drama directed by Hu China’s Guan, after it’s no wonder it won top honors in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar this year. The story revolves around a man who, after a stint in prison, returns home and starts working to get rid of stray dogs in the city.
time for the olympics
The drama takes place on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China. However, he unexpectedly bonds with a black dog and the two set off on a new adventure.
If you love dogs, amazing cinematography, outstanding acting and direction – don’t miss this oneit’s impossible not to enjoy it!
The canine star of the film took home a canine award earlier in the day when he received the Palm Dog Grand Jury Prize!