SYNOPSIS
When college coed Saruul takes a temporary job as a clerk in a sex shop, her poker-faced indifference makes her the perfect foil for the shop’s clientele, who range from slightly sheepish and cautiously curious to downright perverse. But it’s the shop’s flamboyant, eccentric female owner who initiates Saruul’s journey into adulthood – taking her under her wing, teaching her the art of living, and gently guiding her on the path to self-discovery. This joyfully quirky, “candid big-city coming-of-age story” (Variety) from Janchivdorj Sengedorj, “one of the best voices of contemporary cinema in Mongolia” (Asian Movie Pulse), is fueled by a splendidly original script, utterly unique characters and unexpected encounters.
“The Sales Girl” will be streaming on VOD and Digital starting May 24, 2024, courtesy of Film Movememt
SELECT FESTIVALS/AWARDS
Udine Far East Film Festival (2023) | Winner, Audience Award, Nominee for Best Screenplay
Vesoul Asian Film Festival (2023) | Winner, Best Film
Bangkok World Film Festival (2023) | Nominee, Best Film
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (2023)
Far East Film Festival (2023)
Osaka Asian Film Festival (2022) | Winner, Best Actress (Bayarjargal Bayartsetseg)
New York Asian Film Festival (2022) | Winner, Best Feature Film
Adelaide Film Festival (2022)
Busan International Film Festival (2022)
Our take:
“The Sales Girl confirms… that director Janchivdorj Sengedorj is one of the best voices of contemporary cinema in Mongolia….”
— Adriana Rosati,
