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The Story of the Weeping Camel

2004·Movie
1h 31min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacingYou want dark or edgy material

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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.
Mongolian CultureAnimal BondingDocumentary DramaHeartwarming TaleNature & TraditionFamily LifeHealing RitualGentle PacingCross-CulturalMusic-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Story of the Weeping Camel

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Where can I stream The Story of the Weeping Camel legally?

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Is The Story of the Weeping Camel worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Story of the Weeping Camel?

1 h 31 min

The Story of the Weeping Camel runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Story of the Weeping Camel?

Critics88
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Story of the Weeping Camel higher (88) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Story of the Weeping Camel in?

Mongolian

It was made in Mongolian. Produced in Mongolia, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Story of the Weeping Camel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Story of the Weeping Camel in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Story of the Weeping Camel use?

Based on a True StoryBreaking the Fourth WallCall-BackCross-Cultural KerfluffleDeadly Dust StormDocumentaryDown on the FarmParental NeglectVideo CreditsShout-OutMusic Soothes the Savage BeastMatch Cutand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Story of the Weeping Camel, including Based on a True Story, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Call-Back.