Black Dog (12A)
A man released from jail strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog and turns the page in life.
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 now embark on a new journey together.
Black Dog wins top Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes Film Festival. The lead canine, Xiao Xin, a Jack Russel-Greyhound cross, received the Grand Jury Prize at the Palm Dog Award.
Mandarin with English subtitles
Running time: 1h 50m