Joan of Arc of Mongolia

In this 1989 West German drama film directed by woman director Ulrike Ottinger, a group of cosmopolitan women passengers on the Trans-Siberian/Mongolian Railway are taken prisoner by the fearless warrior princess Ulan Iga, leading to a dramatic and humorous clash of cultures. As these sophisticated travelers try to navigate their predicament, they reveal their inner complexities through witty dialogue and powerful performances from a talented ensemble cast.