In a mountain village in southern China, a to-be-constructed highway will penetrate through a cemetery hill. The local government announces that those who voluntarily relocate their deceased relative’s grave can receive a decent amount of subsidy. The priest in the village, Old Huang, and young man Dong, decide to take advantage of this policy.

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Inspired by the dog-eating tradition of the area, Mountain Dog features the regional spirit of Southern China. With a touch of magical realism and dark comedy, the film aims at revealing the tension between rigid tradition and modern mentality.