Synopsis
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 and rebellious young Karma. Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic73/100
97 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric ValliDirector
- Eric ValliWriter
- Olivier DazatWriter
- Nathalie AzoulaiWriter
- Louis GardelWriter
- Jean-Claude GuillebaudWriter
- Bruno CoulaisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Thilen LhondupTinle
- Gurgon KyapKarma
- Lhakpa TsamchoePema
- Karma TensingNorbou / Urgien
- Karma WangelPassang
- Labrang TundupLabrang
- Jampa Kalsang TamangJampa
- Tsering DorjeeRabkie
- Rapke GurungTundup
- Pemba BikaTensing
- Karma ChhewangMeme / Paljor
- Tenzen CharkaChopga
Stills
Themes
nepalhimalaya mountain rangebuddhist monktrekyak