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 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.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
FR
Genres:
Adventure, Drama
Release:
September 1999
Production:
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, Antelope, National Studio Limited (Katmandu), Bac Films, Canal+, CNC, British Screen Productions, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, TSR, La Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma, PROCIREP, European Script Fund, European Co-production Fund
Cast:
Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Tensing, Karma Wangel, Labrang Tundup, Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tsering Dorjee, Rapke Gurung, Pemba Bika, Karma Chhewang, Tenzen Charka, Yangzom, Gyalsen Gurung, Phuti Bika, Sangmo Gurung, Karma Angbo Gurung
Tags:
nepal, himalaya mountain range, trek
