Left to fend for himself and his younger siblings amid the harsh Mongolian winter, gifted teenage student Ulzii becomes resolute in his desire to win a physics competition and its scholarship prize. From sweeping snow-capped landscapes to intricate domestic and school spaces, Purevdash’s film, heralding an important new voice in world cinema, uncovers contemporary Mongolian society with urgent detail and emphasises the invaluable impact of education.