THE CORD OF LIFE

SHOWTIME: Saturday July 15th at 5 PM

SYNOPSIS: Alus, an electronic musician from Mongolia, is grappling with uncertainty regarding his life’s direction. He is deeply distressed by the sight of his mother, who is battling Alzheimer’s, living confined in his brother’s urban apartment.

Driven by her longing for the grasslands, he resolves to take her back in search of the home she so desperately misses. As her condition deteriorates, Alus takes the drastic measure of using a rope to tether himself to his mother in a bid to prevent her from wandering off. This rope symbolizes a reborn connection, akin to an umbilical cord, linking him not only to his mother’s fading memories but also to the land of his origins and the rich tapestry of his cultural heritage.

DIRECTOR: Sixue Qiao | LANGUAGE: Mongolian / Mandarin

YEAR: 2022 | RUNNING TIME: 96 minutes | COLOR

COUNTRY: China | GENRE: Family Drama