22/43
Plot
Released from prison, Lang returns to his hometown in northwest China
As part of a dog patrol tasked with cleaning up stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he forms a bond with a black stray.
The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together
Eddie Peng [the protagonist] formed such a strong bond with Xin, the film’s lead dog, that he adopted him after filming wrapped.
A stunning drama directed by Chinese director Hu Guan, so it’s no wonder it won the top honor in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes this year
The story revolves around a young boy who, after a stint in prison, returns home and takes a job ridding a town of stray dogs in time for the Olympics.
The drama is set on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwest China
However, he unexpectedly forms a bond with a black dog and the two set off on a new adventure.
The film’s lead dog has previously taken home a dog award when he received the Palm Dog Grand Jury Award!
If you love dogs, great cinematography, great acting and direction, this film is a must-see… you can’t help but love it!