The Wolves Always Come at Night
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐ (out of 5 stars)
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Synopsis: The majestic nature of cinema is the opportunity to delve into the lives of those who live worlds apart from us. Director Gabrielle Brady takes us to the plains of Mongolia to experience the challenging lives of sheepherders who struggle to survive in the harsh environment of living off the land. Told through the lens of a docu-fictional tale, audiences can witness the intimate, true-to-life experiences of one family as they come to terms with the hardships of life on the land. Yet, when they lose the majority of their herd to a freak desert storm, the family must choose to leave their home for work in the city.
Review: Since this is told through the eyes of Davaasuren Dagvasuren and Otgonzaya Dashzeveg, these shepherds prove that real life provides the drama needed to capture the heart. As the production team films their familial, spiritual and vocational highs and lows, this couple embodies the plight of farming life. They prove to have a passion for the land and work, but show how the viciousness of nature can force anyone into making substantial life changes. Gabrielle Brady captures the beauty of their lives while pulling back the curtain on the challenges of this ancient line of work and living. Captivating, picturesque, methodical, and subtle are the words that best describe the culture and the film. The Wolves Always Come at Night will introduce you to the Mongolian existence of the shepherd and the tribulations they face as they attempt to do the work they love.
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Reel Dialogue: Wouldn't life be better if we did not have trials?
It may be challenging for modern audiences to comprehend that the lives of this family occur in the contemporary world. Still, despite their divergent cultural experience, their trials are very real and relatable to all who engage with this film.
Throughout our life on this earth, we strive to find comfort and seek after the least painful means of living. From pain medication to air conditioning, life in the Western world can be relatively pain-free, but is this the true ideal? Looking back at history, mankind continues to prove that trials can bring out the best in us.
Few people seek out difficulties in their lives because they come without having to look for them. When confronted with these challenges, personal development and testimonies often reveal what individuals have within themselves. This is also evident in biblical history. Each book of the Old Testament and New Testament demonstrates that life's tribulations can provide actual growth for the people of the past, and these lessons can be a gift for us today. This is epitomised in the life and times of Jesus, whose painful end brought forth the answer to all our difficulties.
