THE STORY
SYNOPSIS
At 12, a boy spends the day with his nomadic family on Mongolia's northern steppe. They catch horses, herd sheep, and do the work that keeps their home running.
At 12, a boy spends the day with his nomadic family on Mongolia's northern steppe. They catch horses, herd sheep, and do the work that keeps their home running.
The film follows a single day without narration, observing work routines, family dynamics, and moments of childhood play. It is a portrait of a centuries-old way of life on the Mongolian landscape. No drama. No crisis. Just the quiet rhythm of a life most of us will never see.
WHY THIS FILM
Why this
story matters
Nomadic life in Mongolia is changing faster than any generation before has seen. For twelve-year-old Tuguldur, the steppe is still home — but for how long? This film captures a single day in his family's life: catching horses, herding sheep, the quiet rhythms of work that have sustained this way of living for centuries.
It is a portrait of childhood at the edge of a disappearing world, and a reminder that some of the most meaningful human experiences exist far from the places most films are made.
STILLS
THE TEAM
K. Dulguunzul
Director & Producer
B. Christiaanse
Producer
I. Sticker
Cinematographer
ADDITIONAL CREW
TelmuunSound Recordist
AriunboldComposer
Dan LuptonColourist
U. TogtuunTranslations & Transcripts
PRODUCTION TIMELINE
01
DEVELOPMENT
Research, family access
COMPLETE
02
PRE-PRODUCTION
Travel, equipment
COMPLETE
03
PRODUCTION
On-location shoot, Mongolia
COMPLETE
04
POST-PRODUCTION
Edit, sound, composer
IN PROGRESS
05
DELIVERY
Festival circuit
UPCOMING
PRODUCTION
FormatDigital
Runtime10 minutes
LanguageMongolian (EN subtitles)
LocationMongolia's northern steppe
GenreWorld Cinema / Documentary / Nomads
StatusPost-Production
Expected2026
PARTNERS
Od Mungun Yangir LLC
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