Shackles (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1993, Shackles is a drama and mystery film directed by Uranchimeg Nansal, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. After Russian troops’ departure, many street children survive in the capital city’s empty houses. Two of them, Tuguldur and Enkhee, are forced to work for the mob. They are forced to break into skyscraper apartments by attaching a rope on the rooftop to sneak into the empty flats. Every day, they risk to fall to death or be caught by police. An old man tries to help Tuguldur, but the young boy is incapable to cut the “tie” with his past.
Who’s in it. Shackles stars Gombo-Ochir Sondomdarjaa as Toguldur, Munkhtur Chuluunbaatar as Enkhee, Tumur Khurlaat as Sainaa and Badral Nyamdavaa as Nergui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Shackles sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shackles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shackles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shackles (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shackles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shackles worth watching?
- Shackles holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shackles?
- Shackles stars Gombo-Ochir Sondomdarjaa, Munkhtur Chuluunbaatar, Tumur Khurlaat, Badral Nyamdavaa and Nyamyn Tsegmid.
- When was Shackles released?
- Shackles was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.