Synopsis
Set in the frozen steppes of Mongolia, a young nomad confronted with his destiny after animals fall victim to a plague which threatens to eradicate nomadism.
Scores
Overall Score
30.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
19.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.9%
Review Aggregate
70.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, political, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
visually strikingpoliticalcharacter-drivenstylizedemotionalromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batzul Khayankhyarvaa | 2007 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Tsetsegee Byamba | 2007 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Damchaa Banzar | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Tserendarizav Dashnyam | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes983
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $3,139 | $4,750 |
| International | 2007 | $34,642 | $52,423 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $37,781 | $57,173 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $15,426 | $23,344 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $18,000 | $27,239 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $7,000 | $10,593 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $316,000 | $478,192 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $711,000 | $1,075,932 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $75,000 | $113,495 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $1,142,426 | $1,728,795 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $250,000 (est) | $378,316 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $23,000 | $34,805 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $72,000 | $108,955 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $50,000 | $75,663 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $475,000 | $718,801 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $667,426 | $1,009,993 |
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