Film Synopsis:
YANG AI YUN, a retired schoolteacher turned firebrand activist, lays her life on the line to expose a nationwide dog theft ring that sends thousands of stolen pets to slaughterhouses. An undercover investigation leads her to the man behind the criminal enterprise. Meanwhile, activists and pet owners pressure officials to enact China’s first animal protection law. Events culminate, when dog thieves catch wind of Yang's animal shelter. With the local police turning a blind eye, an ambush occurs in broad daylight.
Total Running Time: 72 minutes
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Countries of Production: China, US, Qatar
In 2019, 55 million dogs were raised as companion animals in China, with millennials and Generation Z making up the largest group of pet owners.
In 2023, China became the world’s largest pet market, with a market size valued at USD 67 billion.