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CITY OF WIND

My child, come closer.

I feel something tickling my feet at night.

I'm afraid it's time to go to my final home, Grandpa Spirit.

It must be the fur coat

you cover yourself with.

Your death is distant.

I'm so worried about my son,

I can't get a wink of sleep, Grandpa Spirit.

Within five suns he will ride.

You shouldn't worry.

He means: "He will come home in five days, don't worry."

I see.

Poisoned by strong drink,

the spirit of your son is weak. - I see.

- Bring me his belt next time. - I will.

If my charm doesn't work, I'll beat the black water out of him.

Know well,

Tengri sees! You and your child

are under the protection of your Grandpa.

Come closer.

The suffering of the flesh-body

can only be pierced by the spirit-body.

You will sleep soundly tonight.

Be tranquil.

Thank you, Grandpa Spirit.

Please sit back now.

Please sit.

My numerous children,

be in health until I return.

Grandpa Spirit, I offer you the liquor of our animals.

Please enjoy it.

Your Grandpa will ride now.

Grandpa Spirit, ride well on your journey.

- Ride well! - Ride well!

- Shall we go? - Yes, let's go.

Tengri that sees us, please enjoy.

Walk gently, Neighbor-Grandpa.

Hey, dude, don't you want to watch this?

- You should, it's awesome! - No.

Ze! Ze!

What happens to your spirit when you cum?

You shut up!

Get lost!

Hey!

How was it?

Don't hide! The teacher told the whole class!

Are you stupid?

Just joking!

How are you?

We are good. How are you, teacher?

Sit.

You have a test!!

Be quiet.

Hey!

Ze!

Ze!

- Hey. - Look forward.

Well done.

Don't allow bums like him to copy.

Ass-kisser!

Carry on! You'll end up like your alcoholic beggar of a father.

- My son, eat your dinner. - Ok.

My son,

my old schoolmate's daughter is having surgery.

She wants her to see a shaman before.

I told her I can be there Saturday.

- Where? - Their place.

Okay.

I'm dead beat!

Hey.

I'm busy Saturday.

Can't you two ask me about my time?

What are your plans?

Something important.

Are you meeting the cool guy from the karaoke?

- None of your business! - Hey, hey!

My daughter, why do you do this to your little brother?

Good job, my son.

How was my daughter's job?

Awful! I came back exhausted.

It's not the age to be tired.

- Mom, I said I don't want to! - Be quiet!

I, born Khalkh Mongol,

from the Khar Alkh tribe,

sit supporting the right knee of my father named Zorigt.

I'm your messenger named Erdene born in the Monkey Year.

I, your young messenger, call you, owner of the drum.

I welcome you. Please come down.

Welcome, Grandpa Spirit!

Welcome, Grandpa Spirit!

Welcome, Grandpa Spirit.

There is a child here?

Yes, she's here.

Have her come.

Sit closer.

There is another child who must meet me.

- Grandpa Spirit wants to see you. - I see.

Hello, Grandpa Spirit.

Please come even closer.

I hear a baby crying.

Yes, Grandpa Spirit. I lost a child before.

My daughter here will have heart surgery soon.

Grandpa Spirit,

this daughter will soon go to the home of the healers.

She'll have a healing act on the body.

She asks if the act will be auspicious.

The connection is weak

between the child's spirit-body and flesh-body.

There's a risk

that her spirit-body may wander off.

Grandpa Spirit, please help us! She's all I have!

Can you protect her during this act and keep her alive and well, please?

I will guide your path.

I will assist your suffering.

I will strengthen your home, my children.

Thank you, Grandpa Spirit.

My child, come closer.

Soon you'll sniff the forehead of a newborn.

Everything will be all right, my daughter.

You shouldn't worry.

Be tranquil.

How old are you?

Seventeen.

You'll "carry my life" during the surgery?

Fucking con-artist!

Come on, move!

I'll get out here. I have something to do.

What are you talking about?

It's the weekend, the market will be crowded.

I said I had something important!

Take this thing with you!

Stop it.

What's wrong with that child?

At least, you have a head on your shoulders!

Bring your parents if you want your phone back.

How are you?

We are good. How are you, teacher?

Teacher, he's the best student in the school.

He's too humble to say it about himself.

He's really sorry.

Look at him, he's shocked.

A man can fall down. A riverbank can crumble.

Can you please return the phone this one time?

I'm sorry, teacher.

Alright, I'll let it go this time.

Only because I believe you two will be future CEOs

and have great impact on the future of Mongolia.

- Don't forget your teacher then! - Of course not!

One day we'll find a way to repay your favor!

Alright, go!

Thank you, teacher!

"Don't forget your teacher."

Once I graduate, I won't look back.

I'm leaving for good!

If I get rich, I won't recognize anyone.

I might come back to ask: "How's life?"

What about me?

You?

I'll buy you a fried dumpling!

Is there anything to drink?

- Nothing. - Huh?

- There's nothing. - Nothing?

I have to replenish my blood.

Look, he's running.

There are two of them!

Where?

Look over there. They're digging something.

I'm going to throw a smoke bomb.

- You think it's that easy? - I can decide for myself.

You are too strong-headed!

Turn here and straight on.

Who is this?

Why are you here?

To visit you.

Is it part of your shaman service?

Two for one discount?

I don't do it for money.

I was joking!

Just joking...

Is that for me?

Yes.

Thanks.

How are you feeling?

Great.

I have a new heart valve.

It's mechanical.

Want to hear it?

Are you a Terminator?

Thank you for visiting me.

Nobody visited me before.

What about your family?

My mom

comes every day.

My dad lives in Korea.

Friends don't visit you?

I don't really have friends.

I have a temper.

You did call me a con-artist, last time.

I get out of hospital next week.

Drink some tea.

Neighbor-Grandpa, have you ever been in love?

- In love? - What nonsense is this?

I'm just asking.

What nonsense!

There was a woman.

It was many years ago.

We never said a word to each other.

We would just stare at each other from a distance.

When I saw her, my face would turn red.

When she came close to me, my body would burn.

But we didn't have a chance to be together.

Everything has its own time.

It's true that

what only happens once, one shouldn't let pass.

Is that her?

Hey, put the phone away.

There's no saving you next time.

Stand in line!

Stand straight!

All at once!

At ease!

Count!

One, two, three, four, five...

Everyone present!

Turn left!

Warm up. Start to run!

Knees up!

Lightly! Legs back!

Blue Sky Father,

Eternal Sun Mother,

Golden Earth,

Spirits of mountains and rivers,

I offer you the finest of this milk.

Please ensure the wellness of everyone in this world.

Oma hum, oma hum

Why did we come here?

To breathe fresh air.

Fresh air?

When will Ulaanbaatar's Ger Districts disappear?

Which apartment do you want to live in?

I don't like living between four walls.

I want to live in the countryside.

- Herding animals? - Not at all!

Do I have to herd animals if I live in the countryside?

How else would you live?

I'll make it work.

Which apartment do you want to live in?

There.

Fancy.

- Heard of smart apartments? - No.

Everything is automatic.

You clap hands to open the curtains, and turn on the TV and shower.

The door recognizes your face.

What kind of a lazy pig would live in such a place?

Where else do you want to go?

No idea!

Where else do couples go?

I come here once a month.

Why?

Why not? Just to look at things.

Everything's so shiny, so clean.

It's awesome.

I forget everything. I disconnect from the universe.

Do you ever buy anything?

Sure I do.

Lots of things.

In my head.

You're such a freak!

You're the freak.

You want to herd animals.

See? I'm buying you this handbag...

What's going on?

Hey you!

- Shameless thieves! - We didn't steal anything!

Security! Catch him! Thief! Thief!

Thieves! Catch them!

Are you ok?

Listen to it.

I don't hear anything!

Then maybe I'm dead?

Maybe you're a zombie.

A Terminator zombie!

Wife, drink your tea while it's hot.

Well...

I guess she knows herself...

Was I too harsh on her?

My mother never took me to playgrounds because I took blood thinners.

If I had an accident, my blood might not coagulate.

I used to have fits as a kid.

I would pass out for a while and then wake up.

Did you feel anything when you were unconscious?

I would just pass out.

When I was unconscious during surgery, I saw something.

What?

The doctor asked me to count.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Six!

Suddenly, I was flying over Ulaanbaatar.

I floated over the mountains...

The city became distant.

It felt like I was lost in the woods.

Then, suddenly...

I heard my mom and dad crying.

I thought, "If I die now, maybe

my parents will get back together."

When I was little, things I said would come true.

My neighbors would run away from me.

Like what?

Like...

Once, I said my neighbor was sick inside his body.

Later, he was diagnosed with liver cancer.

Mongolia has the highest rate of liver disease in the world.

You don't believe me?

It's okay if you don't believe me.

Spirits are part of nature.

There's no point denying it.

Is there anything that is not part of nature?

Me, you, death, this pole.

The spirit you're talking about.

Everything is part of nature!

What's the point of your great-great-great-grandfather's descent?

"Say early if you love me because life is short."

Are you finished?

- Yes, I'm finished. - Come and look at mine first!

My drawing is called "Maralaa the Herder".

"Maralaa the Herder"?

Those are your sheep. You only have a few.

This is the horse I said I'd eat in winter.

This is your sheep's fence.

A river.

The sun.

These are birds.

- This is your home. - It looks like a spider!

There's fire in the oven. Cheese is drying here.

Why did you draw me as a little black line?

You're wearing a black deel! Won't you wear one in the countryside?

You're also holding a stick to move your animals.

Here it says "Maral".

A drawing called "Ze, Who Made His Dreams Come True".

If you look closely, I drew you as a shaman.

This is your drum. And here are...

- Mongolian boots? - Mongolian boots.

- Where are their patterns? - I'm about to draw them.

These are the snakes?

Yes, and you just got into your new fancy apartment.

It has two windows. Here are your feathers.

Didn't I draw well?

Look, this is the crane that is building your apartment.

Isn't it good? What do you think?

I draw way better than you.

Neighbor-Grandpa! I brought some coal!

Neighbor-Son,

I need to see Grandpa Spirit.

Someone accused my son of stealing at work.

My son is not a thief.

He got in a fight and got fired.

Lately, his gaze has become distant.

I'm afraid he'll start drinking again.

My son, carry this inside.

- Hello, Neighbor-Brother! - Hello.

I'm calling my spirit soon.

- I'll tell you. - When?

- Next week, probably. - Thank goodness!

Mom will go into shock when she sees my hair.

She loves it more than her own.

It's never been cut, you know.

Never?

Mom only cuts off the split ends.

Little, little cuts.

I'm not allowed to cut my hair,

so I don't allow her to bring her boyfriend home.

I get angry when there's a man other than my dad in this house.

- I don't know why. - I'm here.

Why don't you get upset?

You're not a man like him.

He has a big fat belly.

Disgusting.

Done.

There's just enough left. Sit down.

Just sit!

It'll get dirty, take it off.

Another shot, please.

Hey, where are you going?

What's wrong?

I don't think I should be here.

I think my spirit is upset.

Aren't you just jealous of me?

Don't cry, my daughter.

Why would you cry?

You have your father, mother and brother.

What happened to your hair?

Don't you get undressed before going to bed?

What's that smell? Breathe out!

We're both fine, Mom. Go sleep and rest. Don't worry.

Play the jaw harp for me, please.

I can't sleep.

Play it yourself.

Can I?

Mother Earth, Benevolent Sun, Blue Sky,

Stars, Soil, King Kherlen River, Queen Tuul River, Four Mountains,

Ancestors of my lineage,

please feast upon the finest of this tea.

Please protect your children.

Please bless my daughter's health.

Please bless my son and his studies.

Ancestors of my lineage,

please help my daughter's delivery go well.

You're coming with me to the market.

All right...

I'll throw this out.

It's holiday season. It's getting busy. I really need help.

Anyway, Oyu is not feeling well.

Want to try it on?

It's new in.

Wait, I'll bring the mirror.

Nice!

I can drop the price.

So?

Look at his hair color...

Hey, what happened to you?

Hey, Justin Bieber!

He's uglier than Justin Bieber though!

Ok, now take off your hat!

- How are you? - We are good. How are you, teacher?

Sit.

Teacher, may I come in?

- Why are you late? - I went to the restroom.

Look at your hair! Are you male or female?

Sit.

And you, what happened with your hair?

I've heard bad things about you from the other teachers.

You're graduating this year. Did you forget?

Get up!

Bring in your parents.

Turn off your phones!

Why are you laughing?

Spirits of nature,

Keepers of mountains and rivers,

please protect us and care for us.

It's not working.

What do you mean?

I don't feel anything.

I want to entrust my child to Grandpa Spirit.

That's alright, Neighbor-Son.

I heard from your mother that you're having some trouble.

In any case, stay away from the bottle.

Hello, my daughter!

How are you feeling?

I just finished work. I'm walking home.

I wish you a happy new year! My daughter, celebrate well tonight!

All right...

Tengri, do you see me?

Are you all right?

Are you going to throw up?

It's hard for me to be in a noisy place.

I love you.

What did you say?

Nothing.

I didn't hear you. Say it again!

I love you too.

I'm going to Korea.

I won't let you go.

Please let me go, boss!

Is it for real?

It is.

I'm going to Korea.

When did you decide to go?

I'm sorry to hurt you.

Did you ever feel like your body was split into two halves?

One half is here, the other one is there.

Although I'm happy here, my other half is sad over there.

I want to appease that girl.

Do you understand?

No, I don't.

Let me go.

Let me go!

Come on! Let go!

Maralaa, you'll come back!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

My son, you are born out of my true heart.

Live to be one hundred years old and see one hundred autumns.

My son, you are born out of my true heart.

Neighbor-Grandpa?

Neighbor-Brother!

Neighbor-Brother!

Neighbor-Brother!

- Are you having a good winter? - Yes, it's good.

- Are you having a good winter? - Yes.

Spring warmth is almost here.

- This winter was really harsh. - It was.

Construction is starting again soon. We need hands.

I have this garage here.

It takes up all my time.

I understand.

I was thinking of your son.

He looks strong and capable.

Construction pays well You can put money aside.

He knows himself.

Ask him.

He's graduating this spring. He's not sure what he's doing after.

- Give me your number, big brother. - Okay.

Here you go.

- Look, Mom! - What did you buy?

Oh how sweet!

I forgot how tiny they are!

- So cute! - Let's see...

- What? - See if it suits her...

- It suits her very well! - Yes, very well!

So sweet!

She'll wear these soon!

Hey!

What is it like exactly?

I want to know. Teach me!

It's like that?

It's kinda nice...

Stop it!

You shut up, Justin Bieber!

What?

Hey! Stop! Stop!

Turn around! Face the wall!

Bunch of stray bums!

What are you doing?

Are you trying to ruin this class?

You're a load of savages!

Take out your books!

Page 87. Solve all the problems!

What are you laughing at?

Is it forbidden, teacher?

Don't bark!

People don't bark, dogs bark.

What? What did you say?

You talk too much, you filthy woman!

Quiet!

Quiet!

I said, be quiet!

You two, be quiet! Be quiet!

Forget about graduating! I'll throw all of you out!

Neighbor-Brother!

Neighbor-Brother!

Father!

Father!

Don't cry, my son.

Father's beloved.

My son,

you are born out of my true heart.

Live to be one hundred years old and see one hundred autumns.

May your years be strong.

May your spirit be high.

Be protected from every bad event,

from every betrayal.

Live with good fortune,

in peace,

with community.

Hey!

Come here, my daughter.

- Should I let the people in? - Let them in.