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The widely admired Chinese film, titled ‘Black Dog,’ had its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival last year. The movie was the winner at the Un Certain Regard, a parallel section at Cannes that showcases art and discovery films by young auteurs. ( Via Festival De Cannes) In a fantastic piece of news for diehard cinephiles, let us inform you that Black Dog has now started streaming on an Indian OTT platform. Read on to know more about the film and its streaming platform.
Black Dog – Plot & Cast
Directed by Guan Hu, the film’s underlying plot follows the story of a former motorcycle stuntman, Lang (played by Eddie Peng), who returns to his hometown on the outskirts of the Gobi Desert in Northwest China. He is a former convict who has just completed his jail term. He takes up the task of clearing the town of stray dogs ahead of the Summer Olympics in Beijing.
But the story takes a heartfelt turn when Lang forms an unlikely bond with a black dog. Together, the two lonely souls embark on a transformative journey. The film also features Tony Liya, Zhangke Jia, and Zhou You in supporting roles.
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