The read
A Balasaur Score of 84 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, Metacritic 70/100. Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do. Scores higher than 92% of the 2,037 2010s documentary movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Angdu is no ordinary boy. Indeed, in a past life he was a venerated Buddhist master. His village already treats him like a saint as a result. The village doctor, who has taken the boy under his wing, prepares him to be able to pass on his wisdom. Alas, Tibet, Angdu’s former homeland and the centre of his faith, lies far away from his current home in the highlands of Northern India. On top of that, the conflict between China and Tibet makes the prospect of a trip there even more daunting. Undeterred by these harsh facts, the duo set off for their destination on foot, accompanied by questions of friendship and the nature of life. With its narrative approach steeped in a serene sense of concentration, this documentary film, composed over a period of eight years, stands as a fundamental experience in its own right.
Ratings
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Moon Chang-yongDirector
- Jeon JinDirector
- Bang Jun-seokOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Angdu PadmaHimself
- Rigzin UrgainHimself