Erdenchimeg has her mind set on becoming a famous contortionist – a speciality of Mongolian acrobats. Her team at the circus school is invited to become part of a prestigious show on the parliament square. But suddenly Erdenchimeg seems incapable of managing her exercise. The prospect of becoming the 'odd one out' on her team is all the more frightening because her dad is imprisoned, her mother is a former drunk and Erdenchimeg was only admitted to the circus school as an act of good will. Not just her own dreams, but also the dignity of her family is at stake. But in the end she finds her inner strength and pulls through.
| Original title | Børnene på Silkevejen 1:5 - Akrobat |
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| Danish title | Børnene på Silkevejen 1:5 - Akrobat |
| International titles | Kids on the Silk Road 1 - Girl Against Gravity |
| Other titles | Børnene på Silkevejen 1:5 |
| Part of | Kids on the Silk Road |
| Keywords | Children in foreign countries, Mongolia, Children, Girls, Acrobatics, Circus artists, Dreams of the future |
| Director | Jens Pedersen |
| Producer | Maria Stevnbak Westergren |
| Director of Photography | Jens Pedersen |
| Editor | Jesper Osmund |
| Sound | Hans Møller |
| Composer | Halfdan E |
| Production country | Denmark |
| Domestic distribution | Danske Filminstitut |
| International sales | Autlook Filmsales |
| Online release | 25.09.2017 |
| Comment | "Kids on the Silk Road" is a series of five documentaries for children aged 10-12 about their peers living in the ancient Silk Road countries in Central and East Asia. Director Jens Pedersen had his children's series Faith Hope Afghanistan (2013) selected for IDFA. |
| Danish rating | Not recommended for children under 7 |
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| Executive Producer | Pedersen & Co ApS |
| With support from | Det Danske Filminstitut |
| In collaboration with | Toolbox Film |
| Domestic distribution | Danske Filminstitut |
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Direction |
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| Direction | Jens Pedersen |
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Script |
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| Screenplay and story | Jens Pedersen |
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| Producer | Maria Stevnbak Westergren |
| Creative producer | Jakob Gottschau |
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Cinematography |
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| Cinematographer | Jens Pedersen |
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Editing |
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| Editor | Jesper Osmund |
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Music |
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| Music | Halfdan E |
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Sound |
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| Sound | Hans Møller |
| Sound designer | Hans Møller |
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| Grading | Oskar Fanta |
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