Tuya’s Marriage
An epic drama about the hardships of survival on the Mongolian steppe, Tuya’s Marriage is a darkly comedic exploration of tradition and expectation. Conflict begins when Tuya, a stubborn but beautiful sheep herder, must divorce her paralyzed husband in order to ensure the survival of her and her children. Refusing to abandon her ex-husband, Tuya bucks tradition in order to find a man who will both support her entire family and allow her to continue living in rural Mongolia, far from the modernity of Ulaanbaatar. The fiery spirit of Tuya, set against the stark landscapes of inner Mongolia, creates a harsh yet inspiring representation of the reality of Mongolian culture and life.
