Completed - Drama, Comedy, Road movie - 95 minutes
A rich Japanese scion, at the request of his dying grandfather, ventures to Mongolia in search of a long-lost relative, and discovers something that will change his life forever.
Year of production : 2020 Director(s) : KENTARO Cast : Yuya YAGIRA, Amra BALJINNYAM , Tsetsgee BYAMBAA, Sarantuya SAMBUU, Akaji MARO Producer(s) : Kazz KITAKI (MAGNETIZE INC.), Uran SAINBILEG (IFI PRODUCTION), M KENTARO
Takeshi, a rich and spoiled young Japanese man with no direction in life, is sent by his grandfather, a business mogul, on a quest to the steppes of Outer Mongolia in search of his long-lost daughter.Guided by Amaraa, a Mongolian horse thief, the mismatched duo embark on a surreal adventure into the saturated colors of the endless countryside. This road trip of surprising encounters and experiences becomes a rite of passage for Takeshi, as he discovers a way of life never before imagined.When Amaraa is arrested by the police, Takeshi is forced to leave his past self behind and fend for himself, guiding him towards his lost relative, a new identity, and a true sense of freedom.
Country(ies) : JAPAN, MONGOLIA, FRANCE
IFF Mannheim-Heidelberg 2020 (Talent Award (audience award))IFF Mannheim-Heidelberg 2020 (FIPRESCI International Film Critics Award)CAMERIMAGE – The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography 2020 (Official Selection for Contemporary World Cinema)