Mongolian Ping Pong

Mongolian Ping Pong

2005 · 102 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Comedy

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.

Directed by Ning Hao · Written by Ning Hao

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Hurichabilike Bilike
Dawa Dawa
Geliban Erguotou
Sharen Gaowa Dawas Mutter
Yidexinnaribu Bilikes Vater
Badema Bilikes Mutter
Wurima Schwester Bilikes
Dugema Großmutter
Jinlaowu LKW-Fahrer
Buhebilike Dawas Vater

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