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Once Upon a Time in Mongolia
“A story of faith, hope and love in the enchanted land of Genghis Kahn, horse milk and blue skies.”
10.0 / 10• 2022• 1h 42m•PG• English
RomanceAdventure
Storyline
After her mom dies, Mya discovers an old photograph that sets her on a journey to find her long-lost father in the exotic deserts of Mongolia. Along the way, she saves a young widower’s daughter, and in gratitude, he (Bataa) and his grandfather agree to help her in the quest. Their journey through the gorgeous countryside includes horse racing, archery and wrestling contests, debates about God, dead end leads and ultimately falling in love. There is one problem, however. Bataa has already been pledged to another woman in an arranged marriage. Will Mya finally find her father? Will Bataa go through the arranged marriage? Can they possibly live happily ever after? All these questions are answered in the craziest wedding this side of the Great Wall of China.
Cast & Crew
Rachel Lynn David
Mya
LeadMD
Munkhnasan Dashdorj
Bataa
JM
Jargalant Myatav
Grandfather
Katherine Flannery
Paige
NB
Narantsatsral Bayarsaikhan
Tuya
DC
Dennis Courtney
Paige's Dad
SE
Solongo Enkhbaatar
Gerel
TE
Tsogtbayar Enkhbaatar
Dorj
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Donald Leow's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Once Upon a Time in Mongolia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
