Name: The Cave of the Yellow Dog
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-07-27
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Batchuluun Urjindorj, Buyandulam Daramdadi, Nansal Batchuluun, Nansalmaa Batchuluun, Batbayar Batchuluun

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The little nomad girl, Nansal, finds a baby dog in the Mongolian veld, who becomes her best friend - against all rejections of her parents. A story about a Mongolian family of nomads - their traditional way of life and the rising call of the City.

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Directed by: Byambasuren Davaa
Written by: Byambasuren Davaa
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Music by: Börte

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July 27, 2005 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released: July 27, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 33 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Mongolian
Made in: Mongolia, Germany
Available in: 3 countries

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Where can I stream The Cave of the Yellow Dog?

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In the United States, The Cave of the Yellow Dog is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Cave of the Yellow Dog worth watching?

80

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 73).

Is The Cave of the Yellow Dog okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Cave of the Yellow Dog?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Cave of the Yellow Dog plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The Cave of the Yellow Dog in English?

Mongolian

No, it was made in Mongolian.