Black Dog

Set in Northwest China near the Gobi Desert, the story follows Lang, a man who returns to his decaying hometown after spending ten years in prison. As the city prepares for the 2008 Olympics, local authorities organize patrols to remove stray dogs. Lang joins a team of dog catchers, but instead of capturing the animals, he develops a bond with a resilient black dog. The two solitary figures form an unlikely friendship and embark on a journey together through the arid landscape.

Directed by Guan Hu, this drama is the fifth feature in a sequence of his works that includes Mr. Six, My People, My Country, The Eight Hundred, and The Sacrifice. The film stars Eddie Peng in the lead role, with a supporting cast featuring Tong Liya, Jia Zhangke, Zhang Yi, Zhou You, and Hu Xiaoguang. A total of 130 credited actors and 181 crew members worked on the production.

Financially, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been received positively by its audience, maintaining a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB based on 242 votes.