Gunsmaa Tsogzol

A young woman is searching for her roots and discovers an idiosyncratic, radical sensuality that not only transgresses Mongolian conventions but also those of the supposedly more liberal West.

Inspired by the renowned poet Yavuukhulan Begz poem “The Resting Place of the Mountain Goat”, this film explores the deep and harmonious connection between the Mongolian people and nature. The story centers on an old man who lives with his grandson. As the old man’s health begins to decline, a mountain goat appears and rests near their home a symbolic act in line with nature's rhythm. Until the very moment the goat naturally dies at this resting place, it watches over and protects the boy, illustrating the profound bond between humans, animals, and the natural world.