Lady of the Gobi (2022)
On Mongolia’s coal highway to the Chinese border, truck driver Maikhuu dreams of a better life and financial security for her three children. However, the road from the mines to China is riddled with accidents, toxic pollution, poor hygiene and now, amid the Covid crisis, drivers face days of quarantine on the border. Trapped in a hazardous industry, Maikhuu's journey reflects the human and environmental costs of Mongolia’s mining boom.
Director: Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: March 30, 2022
Cast
- Maikhuu Sengee - Self
Screenplay
Production: The Guardian, NHK Global Media Services, NHK, i CITY Films, Petite Maison Production
Country: Mongolia, United Kingdom, China, Japan, France
Language: Mongolian
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lady of the Gobi about?
- On Mongolia’s coal highway to the Chinese border, truck driver Maikhuu dreams of a better life and financial security for her three children. However, the road from the mines to China is riddled with accidents, toxic pollution, poor hygiene and now, amid the Covid crisis, drivers face days of quarantine on the border. Trapped in a hazardous industry, Maikhuu's journey reflects the human and environmental costs of Mongolia’s mining boom.
- Who directed Lady of the Gobi?
- Lady of the Gobi was directed by Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig.
- Who stars in Lady of the Gobi?
- Lady of the Gobi stars Maikhuu Sengee.
- How long is Lady of the Gobi?
- Lady of the Gobi has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Lady of the Gobi?
- Lady of the Gobi is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lady of the Gobi produced?
- Lady of the Gobi was produced in Mongolia, United Kingdom, China, Japan, France.