"Lang" (Eddie Peng) has returned to his hometown after a term in prison. We learn a little more about the causes of that and of his distant relationship with his zoo-keeping father as the story develops, as well as discovering that he once was one of the place's more famous citizens being in a popular local band. With the Beijing Olympiad (2008) looming large, there is quite an emphasis for the government on tarting…
Top Cast
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Lang Yonghui
Tong Liya
Putao
Jia Zhangke
Uncle Yao
Zhou You
Nie Shili
Hu Xiaoguang
Butcher Hu
Wang Yiquan
Police Officer Liu
Niu Ben
Mr. Camel
Yin Yuanzhang
Noodle Restaurant Owner
Zhang Li
Yang Da
Mo Tuhongzhe
Yang Er
Wu You
Patrol Squad Deputy
Da Youwei
Greenie
Chubu Huajie
Melonhead
Wang Naixun
Fluffy
Zhang Yi
Manager
Yuan Hong
Zhao
Reviews
Many films about the special relationship between man and his four-legged best friend have been made over the years, and it’s a formula that nearly always manages to please. So it is with the latest offering from writer-director Guan Hu, the story of a former inmate who’s been paroled to his hometown on the fringe of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China after 10 years in prison for a manslaughter conviction, an…
FAQ about Black Dog
What is Black Dog about?
After his release from prison, Lang returns to his hometown near the Gobi Desert, where he forms an unexpected bond with a stray black dog.
When was Black Dog released?
Black Dog was released in 2024.
What genres does Black Dog belong to?
Black Dog is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Black Dog?
The cast of Black Dog includes Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Tong Liya, Jia Zhangke, Zhou You, Hu Xiaoguang.