Fresh
There's an eerie, magical quality to the political and symbolist fable embedded in Khadak, a visually beautiful film about disappearing nomadic culture on the harsh steppes of Mongolia.
Ted Fry, Seattle Times
Khadak
2006 · 1h 44m · Not Rated
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Directed by
Peter Brosens
,
Jessica Hope Woodworth
Overview
Set in the frozen steppes of Mongolia, a young nomad is confronted with his destiny after animals fall victim to a plague which threatens to eradicate nomadism.
Director and cast
- Peter Brosens Director
- Jessica Hope Woodworth Director
- Batzul Khayankhyarvaa as Bagi
- Tsetsegee Byamba as Zolzaya
- Damchaa Banzar as Großvater
- Tserendarizav Dashnyam as Schamanin
- Dugarsuren Dagvadorj as Mutter
- Ehkhtaivan Uuriintuya as Nara
- Otgontogos Namsrai as le psychiatre
- Gereisukh Otgon as l'infirmière
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
71%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It gorgeously recalls Fellini and Koyaanisqatsi and hauntingly pits ancient tradition against science, oppression and industrial rot.
Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
Fresh
Khadak is beautifully filmed and energetically acted, with standout performances by newcomer Tsetsegee Byamba as Zolzaya and Batzu Khayankhyarvaa as Bagi.
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Fresh
Even when their picture wanders from any reasonable path, it's never less than stunning to look at.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Fresh
A marvelously acted, brave and absorbing film. Catch it whenever and wherever you can.
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
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