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2006110 minPGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Puujee

2006110 minPGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

A 6-year-old girl helps her herder family care for animals and demonstrates her skill in taming wild horses on the Mongolian plains.

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A 6-year-old girl helps her herder family care for animals and demonstrates her skill in taming wild horses on the Mongolian plains.

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Kazuya Yamadadirector

Kazuya Yamadawriter

Yoshiharu Sekinocast

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Six-year-old Puujee lives on the Mongolian plains with her herder family. She plays an essential role in their daily tasks, helping to care for their animals. Puujee learns to tame wild horses at a young age, a skill that connects her to her family's nomadic traditions. The film captures the challenges and joys of their lifestyle, which faces threats from modern changes. Directed by Kazuya Yamada, "Puujee" runs for 110 minutes.

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