April 27, 2016 - "Mongolian Ping Pong" (2005)

Mongolian Ping Pong, 2005

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Forney Hall, B124, 480 Stadium Mall Drive

Director: Hao Ning
Origin: China
Language: Mongolian
Running time: 102 min

After the arrival of an ordinary ping-pong ball in a small Mongolian village, Bilike and his friends attempt to decipher the mysterious origin of the object, traveling to distant lands in search of the ball's source. Their journey eventually leads them to Beijing, China, a far cry from their remote homeland. Director Hao Ning's charming comedy -- filled with wonder and discovery -- transports viewers to the eternal landscape of the endless steppe. (from Netflix.com)

U.S. box office: $71,223
Watch the trailer.