6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mongolian Ping Pong (2005)
Mongolian Ping Pong (2005)
Overview
Bilike has never seen a ping-pong ball before. He and his family live without electricity and running water in a solitary tent home among the vast steppe grasslands. The magnificent landscape here has changed little since the days of Genghis Kahn. But life in the middle of nowhere can be exciting for a young boy. The smallest of details become big events for curious Bilike and his best friends Erguotou and Dawa. The mystery of the small white ball floating in the creek leads to questions about the world around them, as well as innocent mischief.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Bilike has never seen a ping-pong ball before. He and his family live without electricity and running water in a solitary tent home among the vast steppe grasslands. The magnificent landscape here has changed little since the days of Genghis Kahn. But life in the middle of nowhere can be exciting for a young boy. The smallest of details become big events for curious Bilike and his best friends Erguotou and Dawa. The mystery of the small white ball floating in the creek leads to questions about the world around them, as well as innocent mischief.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative primarily explores universal themes of childhood curiosity and individual discovery, observing the interaction between traditional culture and global influences without advocating a specific political stance.
The movie features a cast that is culturally authentic to its Mongolian setting, reflecting visible diversity without explicit recasting of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on a specific cultural experience, presenting a neutral or positive framing of its characters and themes without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays a Buddhist lama as a respected and wise figure within the community, whose guidance, though sometimes enigmatic, is sought and valued. The narrative presents Buddhism as an integral and positive aspect of the traditional Mongolian culture, without critique or satire of the faith itself.
The film "Mongolian Ping Pong" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a young boy's innocent quest to understand a new object in his remote Mongolian village, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable.
The film 'Mongolian Ping Pong' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's discovery of a ping pong ball and his subsequent adventures, making the portrayal of transsexual identity not applicable to this movie.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Mongolian Ping Pong" is an original story, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, thus there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
This film is an original story and does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. All characters are original to this production, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.0
Critic Ratings
8.3
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