A Pearl in the Forest (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, A Pearl in the Forest is a history, drama and romance film directed by Enkhtaivan Agvaantseren, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a story about a young couple whose newly planned life was destroyed by the impact of the Great Purges of 1934–1938 in Mongolia. The main goal of this movie was to provide a testimony for the many Buryats and Mongolians who were persecuted during the Great Purges initiated by Joseph Stalin. In 1937 and 1938, many people, and even entire families, were killed after being wrongfully accused of conspiracies. The movie was shot on location near the Buryat village of Dadal in the Khentii province of Mongolia. The acting and other participation of many local villagers was a great addition to the authenticity of the film

Who’s in it. A Pearl in the Forest stars Bayarmaa Baatar, Narankhuu Khatanbaatar, Zolboot Gombo and Altanshagai Ganbaatar.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Pearl in the Forest has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Pearl in the Forest page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Pearl in the Forest tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.