2024

1h 56m

7.2(168 votes)

Drama

Overview

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls embark on a journey together.

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Cast & Crew

130 members

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彭于晏

Lang Yonghui

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佟麗婭

Putao

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Jia Zhangke

Uncle Yao

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周游

Nie Shili

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Xiaoguang Hu

Butcher Hu

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Wang Yiquan

Police Officer Liu

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Ben Niu

Mr. Camel

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Yin Yuanzhang

Noodle Restaurant Owner

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张立

Yang Da

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Mo Tuhongzhe

Yang Er

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吴优

Patrol Squad Deputy

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答有为

Greenie

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楚布花羯

Melonhead

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Wang Naixun

Fluffy

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Zhang Yi

Manager

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袁弘

Zhao

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魏晨

Bank Teller

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趙毅

Lunatic

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张建亚

Master Qu

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Zhang Yang

Dog Race Boss

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王砚辉

Garage Owner

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Sha Baoliang

Jin

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Qiang Gao

Lang's Father

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Li Jiuxiao

Zhou

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梁靜

Mother at Bungee Jump

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黄米依

Married Woman

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An Janlin

Mini Bus Driver

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Yang Weiguo

Man Who Lost Wallet

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He Yifan

Sloppy Teen

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邵老五

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Ren Hui

Skinny

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Zhu Yongqiang

Qiang

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Dai Tianxing

Dai

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Si Xin

Xiao Long

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Wang Jianfeng

Zhuang

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杜子蓝

A-du

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Zhang Hai

Haiwa

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Dong Luxun

Xuzi

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Chen Mang

Mangwa

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Kang Jianguang

Guangzi

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Zhen Jianwei

Jianwei

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Chen Huan

Chen

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Liu Jiage

Circus Twin

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Liu Jiarui

Circus Twin

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Li Qian

Dancer Qian

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Guo Lirong

Dancer Lirong

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Shi Rong

Dancer Rongrong

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Li Hailong

Circus Midget

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Mao Zhiming

Circus Clown

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Yu Xiangxiang

Face-changing Performer

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Ren Mengjiao

Hula Hoop Girl

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Yan Zengbin

Cyclist Da Li

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Wang Longlong

Cyclist Xiao Li

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Zhuang Shengxin

Demolition Squad Head

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Qi Liang

Demolition Squad Member

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Zhuang Shengwei

Demolition Squad Member

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Shen Chenjie

Demolition Squad Member

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Zhang Jing

Purchaser Lady

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Zhang Haijiang

Sheep Owner

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Xia Kun

Old Man Visiting the City

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Dong Faquan

Street Sweeper

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Wang Fang

Mahjong Club Hostess

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Liu Jianming

Realtor

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Zhao Tonghe

Scavenger

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Han YongKang

White-bearded Old Man

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Feng Doudou

TV Anchor

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Ge Xinmin

Retired Oil Worker

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Yang Fuhu

Migrant Worker

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Yang Erbao

Worker

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Yan Xiaopeng

Police Inspector

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Zhu Yan

Intern Policeman

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Li Wenrui

Policewoman at Station

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Zhao Wenli

Policewoman at Household Registration

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Zhang Yanli

Domestic Violence Victim

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Lin Yanmei

Pyramid Scheme Victim

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Wang Xinkui

Old-age Insurance Inquirer

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Wang Guixun

Old Man Planning a Trip to Beijing

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Huang Qicheng

Teen Applying for ID

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Li Changqing

Policeman

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Ren Xueyi

Policeman

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Zhong Siqi

Uncle Yao's Daughter

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Zhang Hu

Mourning Parade Announcer

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Gan Jihu

Mourning Parade Conductor

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Liang Jujie

Demented Old Lady

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Zhao Jinfang

Noodle Restaurant Owner's Wife

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Ye Changjia

Noodles Chef

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Wei Kaikai

Boy Carrying Noodles

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Cui Bin

Cell Phone Repair Store Owner

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Tian Wenling

Cell Phone Store Owner

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Ju Xinyin

Old Man Receiving IV

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Fang Jinping

Nurse

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Gao Jianxiu

Nurse

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Pang Xinyi

Girl Carrying Pet Dog

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Zhang Chengjie

Boy Playing Soccer

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Li Zongsheng

Boy Observing Eclipse

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Liu Qi

Dog Race Spectator

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Xiao Guohua

Dog Race Spectator

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Li Jinglian

Supermarket Owner

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Lin Zichen

Head of Dog Lovers

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Bian Jing

TV Reporter

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Zhang Xinrong

Camera Man

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Gong Xiuming

Hospital Attendant

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Shuang Wu

Factory Manager's Daughter

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Guo Bao

Crying Boy at Bungee Jump

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Wu Shuang

Woman at Bungee Jump

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Wu Shuang

Guy with One Arm at Bungee Jump

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Lu Yihang

Kid at Bungee Jump

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Ye Yifan

Kid at Bungee Jump

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Hu Wenbo

Kid at Bungee Jump

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Zhang Bin

Retiree at Bungee Jump

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Duan Wenjun

Tibetan Mastiff Owner

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Gong Changhong

Shop Owner

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Zhang Ziqi

Shop Owner's Granddaughter

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He Zhengfeng

Family Head at Funeral

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Yu Shuming

Forestry Bureau Director

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Li Bo

Forestry Bureau Employee

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Lin Fasheng

Forestry Bureau Employee

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Zhang Dongqing

Olympics Preparation Committee Head

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Tian Chunzhuang

Old Male Patient

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Ma Guochang

Male House Owner

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Ma Yufang

Female House Owner

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Xu Zhanxiong

Vet Team Head

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Jiang Le

Vet

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Yao Shiwen

Dying Old Man

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Chen Yunchao

Lang's Classmate's Son

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Liu Shuhong

Jin's Grandson

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Ma Huabing

Male Quarreler

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Yin Xiaoping

Female Quarreler

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Liu Yueyong

Ticket Clerk

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Huang Shengru

Ticket Clerk

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