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The Story of the Weeping Camel

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2004 | 91 min | Documentary, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved The Pianist, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Byambasuren Davaa, Luigi Falorni

  • Janchiv AyurzanaUrgroßvater Janchiv
  • Chimed OhinUrgroßmutter Chimed
  • Amgaabazar GonsonGroßvater Amgaa
  • Zeveljamz NyamGroßmutter Zevel
  • Ikhbayar AmgaabazarVater Ikchee
  • Odgerel AyuschMutter Odgoo
  • Enkhbulgan IkhbayarÄlterer Bruder Dude
  • Uuganbaatar IkhbayarJüngerer Bruder Ugna
  • Guntbaatar IkhbayarTochter Guntee
  • Munkhbayar LhagvaaMusiklehrerin