The Steed


The Steed is a 2019 Mongolian children's drama film directed by Erdenebileg Ganbold. It was selected as the Mongolian entry for the Academy Award for [Best International Feature Film|Best International Feature Film] at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. It won the List of [San Diego International Film Festival award winners#SDiFF2019|Best Feature Film] award at the San Diego International [Film Festival|2019 San Diego International Film Festival].

Plot

As the Russian Revolution spills into Mongolia, a boy seeks to be reunited with his horse.

Cast

  • Erdenebileg Ganbold as Erdene
  • Ariunbold E. as Chuluun
  • Enkhtuul G. as Mother
  • Tserendagva Purevdorj as Morin Khuur Craftsman
  • Mendbayar Dagvadorj as Morin Khuur Craftsman's Wife
  • Vasiliy Mishchenko as Russian Farmer
  • Aidos Bektemir as Kazakh Herdsman
  • Nurlan Alimzhanov as Kazakh Herdsman's Son
  • Tserenbold Tsegmid as Chief Gongor
  • Yalalt Namsrai as Baarai
  • Todgerel Erdenetuya as Badarchin
  • Altangerel G. as Horseman
  • Purevdorj J. as Shaman
  • Aleksandr Kalashnik as Russian Fugitive
  • Oleg Naumov as Russian Soldier
  • Akniet Belasar as Kazakh Daughter-in-Law
  • Erkhemjargal J. as Tsakhar
  • Khuubaatar U. as Khuder
  • Enkhsaikhan U. as Mongolian Lord

    Accolades

The Steed won the Golden Eagle for Best Feature Film at the List of [San Diego International Film Festival award winners#SDiFF2018|2019 San Diego International Film Festival] and the Spirit of Cinema Award at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.