Based on a true story, this shattering, extraordinary, and critically acclaimed action-adventure epic was among the highlights of the London Film Festival in 2005. Filmed entirely on location in the vast mountain range of the Kekexili, director Lu Chuan battled extreme conditions to bring to the screen this beautifully shot masterpiece of cinematic storytelling. An absolute 'must see' feature.
When Beijing journalist Ga Yu arrives at the mystical camp of the Kekexili Mountain Patrol, he witnesses a Tibetan funeral and a village in mourning. Ga Yu is determined to uncover the real story behind the mysterious disappearance of patrol volunteers, the killing of rare Tibetan antelopes and the rumor that the Mountain Patrol collaborates with the poachers.
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Reviews
"awesome... Reality and art merge in the mirage of memorable moviemaking"
NIGEL ANDREWS, FINANCIAL TIMES
"An astonishing achievement - one that calmly and quietly blows most Hollywood inventions out of the water"
FILM REVIEW
"compelling... awesome... unforgettable... a work of art"
PHILIP FRENCH, THE OBSERVER
"terrific... majestically beautiful and begs to be seen on the big screen"
DAILY TELEGRAPH
"An astonishing film... to be cherished... Tremendously impressive"
NO. 1 CRITICS' CHOICE DEREK MALCOLM, THE EVENING STANDARD
"there will be few more powerful films made this year"