Fascinating Mongolia – vastness, desert, wilderness

Overview

The Great Gobi National Park in southwestern Mongolia is one of the last refuges for wild camels. Camels ensure the survival of the Navandoorji family – which is why father and son embark on the arduous journey into the Gobi Desert to find a lost camel foal. The nomad Jangaa breeds camels but can't find a successor. Therefore, he has specialized in camel polo. Surendjav's daily life is quite different – ​​she harvests salt in the desert. Farmer Erdene wrests every drop of water from her so he can even harvest onions. The Gobi Desert is harsh and inhospitable. And yet, no one can escape its magic. The film tells captivating stories of people whose lives are inextricably linked to this awe-inspiring natural world.