They Sing up on the Hill
Synopsis
Up on the vast Mongolian grasslands, Ulaanbaatar city stands as an island of tightly packed humanity. The constant noise and energy crushes OD’s spirit; causing him to escape onto rooftops or out to the peaceful steppe.
He’s the singer of a successful band but grows tired of playing in bars. After an altercation with a drunk he turns his back on his band-mates and music.
At a new job translating for corrupt politicians Od meets GEGEE. Her name means ‘brightness’ and she shines a light on the true, deeper meaning of Mongolian music.
They begin creating a new musical style together and when Gegee suggests they play a small concert, Od reluctantly agrees. However, his depression resurfaces and he flees to the countryside leaving Gegee to play solo.
Angered at the betrayal Gegee joins up with Od’s old band-mates. At rock-bottom, Od is reminded of a traditional Mongolian ‘long-song’ Gegee’s mother had sung for him. It’s meaning sparks a light in his heart to reconnect with Gegee. And together they will sing up on the hill.
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 85 mins
- Format
- 4K
- Director
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Ian Allardyce, Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav 1st Feature
- Producer
- Ian Allardyce
- Co-Producer
- Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav
- Executive Producer
- Ian Allardyce
- Editor
- Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav
- Screenwriter
- Ian Allardyce, Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav
- Director of Photography
- Ian Allardyce
- Production Designer
- Amarjargal Baasandorj
- Sound
- Ben Metsers
- Composer
- Dulguun Bayasgalan, Nomin-Erdene Munkhbat
- Principal cast
- Dulguun Bayasgalan, Nomin-Erdene Munkhbat
- Film Images
- © Ian Allardyce
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Really Nice Content Ltd.
90 Warwick Building366 Queenstown Road
London
SW11 8NL
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