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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

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20197.41h 49m

Overview

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.

Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji
Written by Pawo Choyning Dorji
Produced by Pawo Choyning Dorji, Stephanie Lai, Honglin Jia
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Top Cast

Sherab Dorji

Sherab Dorji

Ugyen Dorji

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Michen

Keldon Lhamo Gurung

Keldon Lhamo Gurung

Saldon

Pem Zam

Pem Zam

Pem Zam

C

Chimi Dem

Pema

K

Kunzang Wangdi

Asha Gup Jinpa

Tshering Dorji

Tshering Dorji

Singye

S

Sangay Lham

Kencho

O

Oriana Chen

Extra

D

Dophu

Phurba

Themes & Keywords

countrysidehimalaya mountain rangeteacherrural areabhutanremote villagerural lifeyak

About Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

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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