Synopsis: After spending 14 years in prison, Myagmar, haunted by guilt, severe health issues, and profound isolation, returns to a society that rejects him. With only stray dogs as companions, he struggles to rebuild his life until a funeral company hires him as a hearse driver. Through his relationships with a blind coffin-maker and his daughter Saruul, and a young Buddhist monk, Myagmar tentatively seeks connection and redemption. But the darkness of his past, societal corruption, and Saruul’s own entanglements pull him back into conflict—forcing him to confront revenge, forgiveness, and the meaning of justice.

Sengedorj Janchivdorj: Sengedorj Janchivdorj is a distinguished Mongolian film and theatre director, born in 1976. He studied directing at the Bers College of Media and Cinematic Arts and worked as a director at the National Youth Theatre from 2000 to 2003. His 2010 film Oxygen was selected at international festivals, marking the beginning of a prolific creative journey in which he has directed more than twenty films across diverse genres, establishing himself as one of the leading voices of contemporary Mongolian cinema. Since 2018, he has also served in the leadership of the Mongolian Film Industry Association, contributing to the growth and international visibility of Mongolia’s film industry.
His film The Sales Girl (2021) achieved remarkable success, winning the Grand Prix for Best Film at the Vesoul International Asian Film Festival in France, alongside several other international awards and recognitions. His most recent work, Silent City Driver (2024), not only won the Grand Prix for Best Film and the Best Production Design award at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival but also continued to garner accolades at other international festivals, further consolidating Mongolia’s growing presence on the global cinematic stage.