The little nomad girl, Nansal, finds a baby dog in the Mongolian veld, who becomes her best friend - against all rejections of her parents. A story about a Mongolian family of nomads - their traditional way of life and the rising call of the City.
... a movie without commercial pizzazz but with plenty of art-film treasures.
– Michael Wilmington,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Dec 2006
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This unassuming drama of a nomad family brims with small marvels.
– Bill Stamets,
Chicago Sun-Times,
8 Dec 2006
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A quiet gem, suitable for all ages.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
8 Dec 2006
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This is no heart-tugging family drama; rather it's a contemplative, compassionate portrait of a hardy people. Offered as a borderline documentary, it proceeds in long, uncluttered takes.
– Bruce Westbrook,
Houston Chronicle,
15 Dec 2006
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The movie is very beautiful and also very slow, mostly due to the relatively primitive setting.