The Circle of Death

SYNOPSIS: After decades of separation following a tragic family event, siblings Tumur and Jargal are unexpectedly reunited when their long-imprisoned father is released. Tumur, a solitary woodworker living on the outskirts, is haunted by fragmented memories of their childhood—his mother’s mysterious death, his father's arrest, and being torn away from his little sister. Jargal, now a successful fashion designer, had longed to reconnect with her brother, unaware of the darkness that still shadows their past.

Their fragile reunion takes a sinister turn when Tumur begins having vivid nightmares of people dying—visions that soon come true. Desperate for answers, the siblings travel to Thailand, where a shocking truth is uncovered: their family is bound by an ancient curse, rooted in a hidden sin from their father's past. As the visions grow stronger and more deadly, they must return to Mongolia to confront the source of the curse and attempt to break it before it consumes them.

Blending psychological horror with emotional drama, Circle of Death is a chilling exploration of inherited guilt, broken bonds, and the price of redemption. But in the end, some sacrifices cannot be undone—and some curses refuse to die.

DIRECTOR: Tserendorj Tsedenbal is a Mongolian director known for his action and horror storytelling, often exploring themes of integrity and honor. Before transitioning to directing, he worked as a cinematographer for a decade. His films are recognized for their strong commercial appeal, with his latest feature, Circle of Death, released in 2024 in Mongolia and Thailand. In addition to local box office success, he has won four awards at the Ulaanbaatar Film Festival.

Directed by: Tserendorj Tsedenbal

Year of production: 2024

Country: Mongolia

Duration: 1h 26m