24/18

Together, the two lonely souls embark on a new journey

Chronology

Released from prison, Lang returns to his hometown in northwest China. As a member of a dog patrol tasked with getting rid of stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he befriends a black stray dog.

Eddie Peng [the main character] formed such a strong bond with Xin, the dog in the film, that he adopted him after filming

An excellent drama directed by Chinese director Hu Guan, it is no wonder that it won the Un Certain Regard section prize at Cannes this year. The story revolves around a man who returns home after a long imprisonment and takes on the task of ridding a city of stray dogs in time for the Olympics.

The drama is set on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwest China

However, he unexpectedly befriends a black dog and they embark on a new adventure. The film’s star dog won a canine award today when he received the Grand Jury Prize for the Palm Dog!

it’s impossible not to enjoy it!

If you love dogs, incredible cinematography, exceptional acting, and direction, don’t miss this…