Lady of the Gobi

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 30, 2022

Original language

English

Spoken languages

MONGOLIAN

Countries

Mongolia, United Kingdom, China, Japan, France

Production

NHK,Petite Maison Production,The Guardian,i CITY Films,NHK Global Media Services

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded