If Only I Could Hibernate

Set in a poor neighborhood of Ulaanbaatar, this drama follows Ulzii, a teenager gifted in physics who hopes to secure a scholarship by winning a national science competition. His ambitions are challenged when his mother leaves for work in the countryside, leaving him to care for his younger siblings during a harsh winter. Ulzii must balance his studies with the dangerous task of finding fuel to heat their home and providing for his family.

Directed and written by Zoljargal Purevdash, this is the second film in the director's career following Stairs (2019). The production is a collaboration between companies from Qatar, Mongolia, France, and Switzerland, including Urban Factory, Amygdala Films, and New Mongol Academy. The film stars Battsooj Uurtsaikh as Ulzii, with a supporting cast featuring Nominjiguur Tsend, Tuguldur Batsaikhan, Batmandakh Batchuluun, Ganchimeg Sandagdorj, and Urnukhbayar Battogtokh, alongside 40 other credited performers.

Released on January 10, 2024, the film has a runtime of 98 minutes. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, maintaining a 7.2 rating on IMDb from nearly one thousand votes and a 6.5 rating on TMDB from 18 votes.