CHINA · 2024

Black Dog

Guan Hu
redemption human-animal bond social isolation post-incarceration reintegration rural China
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Synopsis

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls embark on a journey together.

Year2024
CountryChina
DirectorGuan Hu
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