If Only I Could Hibernate (2024)
Ulzii, a teenager from a poor neighborhood in Ulaanbaatar, is determined to win a sciences-physics competition to get a scholarship. His illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside, leaving him and his brother and sister in the middle of winter. Ulzii wanders around at night looking for things to burn for heat while preparing for the national competition.
Director: Zoljargal Purevdash
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: January 10, 2024
Cast
- Battsooj Uurtsaikh - Ulzii
- Nominjiguur Tsend - Tungaa
- Tuguldur Batsaikhan - Erkhemee
- Batmandakh Batchuluun - Garig
- Ganchimeg Sandagdorj - Mother
- Batsaikhan Battulga - Sharka
- Urnukhbayar Battogtokh - Monkhoo
- Purevdulam Natsagbadam - Maralaa
- Davaasamba Sharav - Neighbour Old Man
- Sukhee Lodonchuluun - Neighbour Old Woman
Screenplay
Music: Johanni Curtet
Cinematography: Davaanyam Delgerjargal
Editing: Alexandra Strauss
Production: Amygdala Films, Urban Factory, New Mongol Academy
Country: France, Mongolia, Qatar, Switzerland
Language: Mongolian
Original Language: mn
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
mongolia, coming of age, sport competition, science
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If Only I Could Hibernate about?
- Ulzii, a teenager from a poor neighborhood in Ulaanbaatar, is determined to win a sciences-physics competition to get a scholarship. His illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside, leaving him and his brother and sister in the middle of winter. Ulzii wanders around at night looking for things to burn for heat while preparing for the national competition.
- Who directed If Only I Could Hibernate?
- If Only I Could Hibernate was directed by Zoljargal Purevdash.
- Who stars in If Only I Could Hibernate?
- If Only I Could Hibernate stars Battsooj Uurtsaikh, Nominjiguur Tsend, Tuguldur Batsaikhan, Batmandakh Batchuluun, Ganchimeg Sandagdorj, Batsaikhan Battulga.
- How long is If Only I Could Hibernate?
- If Only I Could Hibernate has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is If Only I Could Hibernate?
- If Only I Could Hibernate is a Drama film.
- Where was If Only I Could Hibernate produced?
- If Only I Could Hibernate was produced in France, Mongolia, Qatar, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of If Only I Could Hibernate?
- The themes of If Only I Could Hibernate include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.