The Gladiolus (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 95 mins · Mongolian

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Directed by

Delgerbayar Purevdorj

Starring

Tumurkhuyag Tsegmid, Uuduu Tumendelger

Private school principal Khongorzul struggles to raise her teenage daughter Tsetseg and disabled son Jargal. When Tsetseg, a dancer, begins a relationship with a much older drug dealer named Tugs, Khongorzul’s life is thrown into turmoil. Concerned about her daughter’s choices, she investigates and accidentally kills Tugs during a confrontation. Attempting to conceal the body, Khongorzul tries to maintain a normal life, but a retiring detective, Dandar, begins an inquiry into Tugs’ death, uncovering his involvement in drugs and relationships. Ultimately, instead of seeking justice, Dandar helps Khongorzul evade prosecution.