To Kill a Mongolian Horse
Seen it?2025 | 97 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Amid the wintry steppes, Saina, a Mongolian horseman turned cultural performer, tends his ranch during the day and performs horseback tricks for audiences at night. Unlike the majestic cavalryman he portrays in the show, Saina discovers that his herdsman’s life is on the verge of disintegration.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$320K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Here
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Resurrecting the Champ Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Flicka Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
What Maisie Knew
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Girl, Interrupted Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Xiaoxuan Jiang
- SainaSaina
- UndusHasa
- QilemugeTana
- Tonggalagthe father
- QinartuOld Beggar