Banzar Damchaa, Batzul Khayankhyarvaa, Dugarsuren Dagvadorj, Tserendarizav Dashnyam, Tsetsegee Byamba
Set in the frozen steppes of Mongolia, "Khadak" tells the epic story of Bagi, a young nomad confronted with his destiny after animals fall victim to a plague which threatens to eradicate nomadism.
Directed by: Jessica Hope Woodworth, Peter Brosens
Release Date: October 12, 2007
DVD Release Date: March 4, 2008
Stats: 55 reviews
A strange, at times cerebral, film from Mongolia about degradation of spiritual endeavors through industrial capitalism.
Not sure why I rented this one, I think it must have been on some film Festival list. Anyway it was out there,
very very beautiful. slow-moving and not a lot of special effects; a good story and well-presented. I would like to see this movie again.
Nice pictures and music, but somewhat psychodelic, with action taking place in other planes of consciousness. Heavy symbolism and departure from cause-end-effect approach in narration make it a bit hard to watch; I enjoyed it partially because being half asleep at times and thus ...( read more)
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