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Himalaya

Himalaya

19997.41h 48m

Overview

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.

Directed by Eric Valli
Written by Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Eric Valli
Produced by Jacques Perrin, Christophe Barratier
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Top Cast

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Thilen Lhondup

Tinle

Gurgon Kyap

Gurgon Kyap

Karma

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema

K

Karma Tensing

Norbou / Urgien

K

Karma Wangel

Passang

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Labrang Tundup

Labrang

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Jampa Kalsang Tamang

Jampa

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Tsering Dorjee

Rabkie

R

Rapke Gurung

Tundup

P

Pemba Bika

Tensing

Themes & Keywords

nepalhimalaya mountain rangebuddhist monktrekyak

About Himalaya

Himalaya is a adventure, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of nepal, himalaya mountain range, buddhist monk, trek, yak. Directed by Eric Valli, it stars Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe. 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.

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