
The Monk and the Gun(2023)
An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.


“Find what you seek in a place you never expected”
A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.

Sherab Dorji
Ugyen Dorji

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup
Michen

Keldon Lhamo Gurung
Saldon

Pem Zam
Pem Zam
Chimi Dem
Pema
Kunzang Wangdi
Asha Gup Jinpa

Tshering Dorji
Singye
Sangay Lham
Kencho
Oriana Chen
Extra
Dophu
Phurba
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of countryside, himalaya mountain range, teacher, rural area, bhutan, remote village. Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji, it stars Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Keldon Lhamo Gurung. A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.
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