Rolling Home with a Bull
Jaded by a series of failures in Seoul, unknown poet, Sun-ho returns to his hometown to help his elderly parents work their farm. Fed up with having to clean up after their cow, he sneaks out one night to sell off the bull at a cattle market. Following some misadventures, he arrives at the market but is unable to sell the cow. Sun-ho's predicament is further complicated by a call from his the onetime love of his life, Hyun-su, in 7 years who married his close friend. She tells him that her husband has passed away. Faced with the news of her husband and once best friend, Min-gyu's death, Sun-Ho is tormented with memories of their friendships which fell apart. Following the funeral, Sun-ho travels with the cow he couldn't sell and his one-time lover who just lost her husband. On a journey that will help Sun-ho to get rid of bitterness and hatred that he has from himself...
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Plot Summary
An Armenian man, who has been working abroad, returns to his village with dreams of buying a bull to revitalize his family's farm. His plans are complicated by the village's collective mentality and a persistent local."Rolling Home with a Bull" is a slow-burn character study that explores themes of hope, tradition, and the individual's struggle against societal norms.
Critical Reception
The film received a modest international festival run and was generally praised for its atmospheric direction and strong central performance, though some found its pacing to be too deliberate. It’s considered an earnest, if understated, look at rural Armenian life and aspirations.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic portrayal of rural life.
- Commended for the director's patient and observational style.
- Some viewers found the narrative slow and uneventful.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited distribution, but available comments often highlight its quiet realism and poignant depiction of a man's simple dream.
Fun Fact
Nora Martirosyan, the director, is also known for his documentary work, which may have influenced the observational style of this narrative feature.
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