I Wish My Mother Would Kiss Me On The Cheek

After being imprisoned for many years, Yerol decides to change his life and live like a human after being released. So he visits his old friends, but there is no one to trust him except a stranger he has been corresponding with through letters while in prison. Although everything was good after meeting that woman, one thing always bothered him: his promise to his mother to be a good person. However, his dream of becoming a human and returning to his mother was not liked by his prison colleagues.

Directed by Zolbayar Dorj, I Wish My Mother Would Kiss Me On The Cheek leans on a strong ensemble — Tumurbaatar Tsegmid, Odonchimeg Ishdorj, Ochirbat Ayurzana — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.