A poor but prideful teenager, Ulzii, lives in the yurt area of Ulaanbaatar with his family. He is a physics genius and is determined to win a science competition to earn a scholarship. When his mother finds a job in the countryside, she leaves him and his younger siblings to face a harsh winter by themselves. Ulzii will have to take a risky job to look after them all and keep his home heated.

In this feature directorial debut, Zoljargal Purevdash talks about the impact of social backgrounds in her native country and has put Mongolia in the Cannes Official Selection for the first time. Besides giving hope and inspiring underprivileged youth, the film tackles one of Ulaanbaatar’s biggest issues — air pollution.