Once Upon a Time in Mongolia (2022)
After her mom dies, Mya discovers an old photograph that sets her on a journey to find her long-lost father in the exotic deserts of Mongolia. Along the way, she saves a young widower’s daughter, and in gratitude, he (Bataa) and his grandfather agree to help her in the quest. Their journey through the gorgeous countryside includes horse racing, archery and wrestling contests, debates about God, dead end leads and ultimately falling in love. There is one problem, however. Bataa has already been pledged to another woman in an arranged marriage. Will Mya finally find her father? Will Bataa go through the arranged marriage? Can they possibly live happily ever after? All these questions are answered in the craziest wedding this side of the Great Wall of China.
Director: Donald Leow
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Rachel Lynn David as Mya |
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Munkhnasan Dashdorj as Bataa |
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Jargalant Myatav as Grandfather |
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Katherine Flannery as Paige |
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Narantsatsral Bayarsaikhan as Tuya |
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Dennis Courtney as Paige's Dad |
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Solongo Enkhbaatar as Gerel |
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Tsogtbayar Enkhbaatar as Dorj |
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Gerelmaa 'Gerlee' Khalzan as Zulaa |
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Naidan Lkhanaajav as Anar |
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Michelle McGregor as Peggy |
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Saruultugs Tuvshinjargal as Chogtoo |
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Micah Cowell as Boy #1 |
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Judah Cowell as Boy #2 |
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Bilguun Munkhjargal as Van Driver |
| Directing | Donald Leow | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mary Smit | Costume Designer |
| Sound | John Doryk | Music |
| Editing | Rick Garside | Editor |
| Editing | Malcolm Abbey | Editor |
| Art | Felicia Goebel | Production Design |
| Production | Donald Leow | Producer |
| Production | Rick Garside | Producer |
| Camera | Timothy Jones | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Rick Garside | Writer |
| Production | Sandra Leow | Executive Producer |