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The Story of the Weeping Camel

2004Movie1 h 31 min

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, slow-burning documentary movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

Feels like

  • Mongolian Culture
  • Animal Bonding
  • Documentary Drama
  • Heartwarming Tale
  • Nature & Tradition
  • Family Life
  • Healing Ritual
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Cross-Cultural
  • Music-Driven

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Produced by
Tobias Siebert

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Facts

August 12, 2004 · 1 h 31 min · Documentary, Drama

Released
August 12, 2004
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
Mongolian
Made in
Mongolia, Germany
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Based on a True Story, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Call-Back +9

  • Based on a True Story
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Call-Back
  • Cross-Cultural Kerfluffle
  • Deadly Dust Storm
  • Documentary
  • Down on the Farm
  • Parental Neglect
  • Video Credits
  • Shout-Out
  • Music Soothes the Savage Beast
  • Match Cut

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Story of the Weeping Camel?"

Questions about The Story of the Weeping Camel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Story of the Weeping Camel?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Story of the Weeping Camel worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Story of the Weeping Camel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Story of the Weeping Camel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Story of the Weeping Camel?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Story of the Weeping Camel in English?

Mongolian

No, it was made in Mongolian.