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The film focuses on Batbileg, who lives in a ger district of Ulaanbaatar with his wife and two children. He trains falcons for hunting and for tourists, capturing and training them each summer before releasing them in winter. One of the hawks he trains is named Andgai, which means 'Oath.' The film presents the tension between Batbileg's efforts to revive Mongolia's falconry culture and the lack of regulations governing bird training in an urban environment.
Batbileg aims to raise public awareness about the importance of falcons and to pass on conservation ideals to the younger generation. The film captures his dilemma of whether to comply with existing laws or to stay true to his ancestral traditions, set against the backdrop of a densely populated city that is not conducive to falconry.
Why Watch
- •Meet Batbileg and his family in Ulaanbaatar.
- •Find out about the hawk named Andgai.
- •See the challenges of urban falconry.
Did You Know
•Batbileg trains falcons every summer and releases them in winter.
•The hawk he trains is named Andgai, meaning 'Oath.'
•Batbileg lives in a ger district of Ulaanbaatar with his family.
•Mongolia's falconry culture is an ancient tradition that Batbileg seeks to revive.
Perfect For
Falconry enthusiastsMongolian cultureUrban wildlife