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Cave of the Yellow Dog (2006)

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Reviews Counted: 49

Fresh: 43

Rotten:6

Average Rating: 7.3/10

Consensus: A sparse, hauntingly beautiful journey across continents and cultures.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Nov 10, 2006 Limited

Synopsis: A Mongolian nomad family find themselves in disagreement when the oldest daughter, Nansal, finds a dog and brings it home. Believing that it is responsible for attacking his sheep, her father... A Mongolian nomad family find themselves in disagreement when the oldest daughter, Nansal, finds a dog and brings it home. Believing that it is responsible for attacking his sheep, her father refuses to allow her to keep it. When it’s time for the family to move on, Nansal must decide whether to defy her father and take her new friend with them. Oscar-nominated director Byambasuren’s follow up to the hugely successful THE STORY OF THE WEEPING CAMEL is a thought provoking mix of documentary and drama that tells the story of the age-old bond between man and dog, a bond which experiences a new twist through the eternal cycle of reincarnation in Mongolia. -- © Tartan Films [More]

Starring: Nansal Batchuluun, Buyandulam Daramdadi, Batchuluun Urjindorj

Starring: Nansal Batchuluun, Buyandulam Daramdadi, Batchuluun Urjindorj

Director: Byambasuren Davaa

Director: Byambasuren Davaa
Studio: Tartan Films

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08/07/08
Jonathan Kiefer
Sacramento News & Review

a mournful elegy for the passing of an entire culture.

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06/15/07
Anton Bitel
musicOMH.com

How wonderful it is to encounter a film like this, with its sweet simplicities and its quiet observations.

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03/07/07
David Cornelius
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01/27/07
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The movie is very beautiful and also very slow, mostly due to the relatively primitive setting.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
01/25/07
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Damn me for an unreliable cynic, but The Cave of the Yellow Dog is a remarkable movie: touching, honest, and unassuming, without a hint of irony or false motive.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/04/07
Josh Rosenblatt
Austin Chronicle

Add in a wisecracking sidekick with a Brooklyn accent, and the Mongolian drama "Cave of the Yellow Dog" could be remade as a Disney cartoon.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
01/04/07
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

Here, it's 'progress' the family rebels against. There's a sense their existence, which is unencumbered by PlayStations or balsamic vinegar, is endangered. That idea, like everything else in this low-key charmer, is expressed in simple terms.

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12/30/06
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Cave of the Yellow Dog is a gentle film, leisurely of pace and nicely shot. To me, it seems more like a National Geographic special than the sort of thing I look for in cinema.

Full Review Source: San Diego Metropolitan | comment Comment
12/30/06
Jean Lowerison
San Diego Metropolitan

At the same time, [director Byambasuren] Davaa also concentrates blissfully on those fleeting moments of life that most movies excise in favor of forwarding the plot. This gentle, observant storytelling is perfectly appropriate for kids.

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12/30/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

It must also be noted that each of the Batchuluun children are extraordinary and that Nansal Batchuluun (both her real and her character's name) is among the most captivating creatures captured on film -- ever.

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12/30/06
Tim Cogshell
Boxoffice Magazine

A truly touching tale which patiently paints a simple tableau while ever so subtly highlighting an endangered lifestyle deserving of protection from the onslaught of Western civilization.

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12/25/06
Kam Williams
Upstage Magazine

It exudes a sweetness and easygoing charm that make it hard to resist despite its lackadaisical quality.

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12/19/06
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

This is no heart-tugging family drama; rather it's a contemplative, compassionate portrait of a hardy people. Offered as a borderline documentary, it proceeds in long, uncluttered takes.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
12/15/06
Bruce Westbrook
Houston Chronicle
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Thanks to some ace photography, the beautiful Mongolian wilderness also has a strong presence.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
12/15/06
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

A simple film, yes, but a wonderful one, nonetheless. But then, I am a sucker for any film with little girls and dogs.

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12/12/06
Jeanne Kaplan
Kaplan vs. Kaplan

Mongolia is no longer habituated by Genghis Khan and his Mongol horde. Instead we are treated to three of the cutest kids you'll ever see on screen.

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12/12/06
David Kaplan
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A quiet gem, suitable for all ages.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
12/08/06
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times

Yellow Dog is engaging, if familiar, viewing.

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12/08/06
Michele Kenner
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
 
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