On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls embark on a journey together.
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Actors
- Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
- Tong Liya
- Jia Zhangke
- Zhou You
- Hu Xiaoguang
Director
- Guan Hu
Two lost souls on the edge of the Gobi Desert: a former criminal becomes friends with a black stray dog.
On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls embark on a journey together.
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Cast & Crew
Director
Guan Hu
Cast
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Cast
Tong Liya
Cast
Jia Zhangke
Cast
Zhou You
Cast
Hu Xiaoguang