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Lady of the Gobi

Lady of the Gobi

202225m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2022

Runtime

25m

Storyline

On Mongolia’s coal highway to the Chinese border, truck driver Maikhuu dreams of a better life and financial security for her three children. However, the road from the mines to China is riddled with accidents, toxic pollution, poor hygiene and now, amid the Covid crisis, drivers face days of quarantine on the border. Trapped in a hazardous industry, Maikhuu's journey reflects the human and environmental costs of Mongolia’s mining boom.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
25m
Mar 30, 2022
Languages
Mongolian
Director
Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig
Production
The Guardian
The Guardian
NHK Global Media Services
NHK Global Media Services
NHK
NHK
i CITY Films
i CITY Films
Petite Maison Production
Petite Maison Production
Production Countries
MongoliaUnited KingdomChinaJapanFrance

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Maikhuu Sengee

Self

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