Release Year:
1999MMPA Rating:
NRNetflix Star Rating:
3.7 / 5 StarsAvailable Since:
January 01, 2013Himalaya
As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community's allegiances are split between the aging chieftain Tinle (Thilen Lhondup) and rebellious young Karma (Gurgon Kyap). Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power. Director Eric Valli's mesmerizing tale received an Oscar nod for Best Foreign Language Film.
Cast Summary:
Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Gurgon Kyap, Thilen Lhondup, Karma Wangel, Karma Tensing, Labrang Tundup, Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tsering Dorjee, Rapke Gurung, Pemba Bika