@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Bilike has never seen a ping-pong ball before. He and his family live without electricity and running water in a solitary tent home among the vast steppe grasslands. The magnificent landscape here has changed little since the days of Genghis Kahn. But life in the middle of nowhere can be exciting for a young boy. The smallest of details become big events for curious Bilike and his best friends Erguotou and Dawa. The mystery of the small white ball floating in the creek leads to questions about the world around them, as well as innocent mischief.
Quick Stats
6.4
TMDB Rating
11
Votes
1h 42m
Runtime
—
Budget
$120K
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorNing Hao
WriterNing Hao
CinematographyDu Jie
ComposerWuhe
EditorYong Jiang
Produced by
TV Productions LTD And Beijing Hop Culture Co
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
H
Hurichabilike
Bilike
D
Dawa
Dawa
G
Geliban
Erguotou
Sharen Gaowa
Dawas Mutter
Y
Yidexinnaribu
Bilikes Vater
Badema
Bilikes Mutter
W
Wurima
Schwester Bilikes
D
Dugema
Großmutter
J
Jinlaowu
LKW-Fahrer
B
Buhebilike
Dawas Vater
