20th Anniversary New York Asian Film Festival

Jul 15-31, 2022

Photo: ©Sengedorj TusheeLLC / Nomadia pictures LLC

North American Premiere

The Sales Girl

Худалдагч охин

When college coed Saruul takes a temporary job as a clerk in a sex shop, her awakening begins—but it’s not what you think. Her poker-faced indifference makes her the perfect foil for the shop’s clientele, who range from slightly sheepish to 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, gently guiding her forward on the path to self-discovery. This joyfully quirky, candid, clever coming-of-age tale is fueled by a splendidly original script, utterly unique characters, unexpected encounters and in the background, Saruul’s very own musical combo.

Director: Janchivdorj Sengedorj
Cast: Bayartsetseg Bayarjargal, Enkhtuul Oidovjamts
Languages: Mongolian
2021; 123 min.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday July 28, 6:30pm
Film at Lincoln Center

Director Janchivdorj Sengedorj will attend the screening.

Janchivdorj Sengedorj

One of Mongolia’s most prominent directors, with a particular affinity for depictions of contemporary youth, Janchivdorj Sengedorj has worked in both theater and cinema. Among his best-known films are Oxygen (2010), Bodliin Hulgaich (2011) and Urgeeleg (2014), both of which won Best Film at the Academy Awards Mongolia, White Blessing (2017), and Life (2018). The Sales Girl had its international premiere at the Osaka Asian Film Festival.