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
“What we’re fighting for goes beyond banning canine consumption. It concerns the material well-being and public safety of Chinese citizens. It concerns China’s reputation on the global stage.”
— Yang Ai Yun, Chinese dog rescuer
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.
“This is a David and Goliath story about a woman on a mission to protect the most vulnerable animal population.”
