Remote Control

About This Movie

Remote Control (2013) is an intriguing exploration of adolescence set against the backdrop of Ulan Bator's gritty outskirts. The film follows Tsog, a teenage boy grappling with family strife while trying to carve out his own identity. His vivid imagination serves as an escape, and the drawn character of a young monk symbolizes his search for meaning. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the audience to feel Tsog's struggles and inner turmoil deeply. The performances, though not widely known, carry an authenticity that resonates with the difficulties of coming-of-age. There's a rawness to the atmosphere, blending the harshness of his reality with the softness of his dreams, which makes it a distinctive piece in the drama genre.

Set in the slums of Ulan BatorFocuses on teenage struggles and imaginationDistinctive raw performances