Plot Summary:
A young government official in Bhutan longing to escape to America hitches a ride across the countryside alongside a monk who tells him a captivating story of desire and illusion.
Director: Khyentse Norbu
Producers: Raymond Steiner, Lesley Ulmer
Screenplay: Khyentse Norbu
Starring:
Tsewang Dandup as Dondup
Sonam Lhamo as Sonam
Lhakpa Tsephel as Monk
Kazi Choying Thinley as Tashi
Deki Yangzom as Deki
Music: Tobden Gyalpo
Cinematography: Alan Kozlowski
Editing: John Scott
Director: Khyentse Norbu
Producers: Raymond Steiner, Lesley Ulmer
Screenplay: Khyentse Norbu
Starring:
Tsewang Dandup as Dondup
Sonam Lhamo as Sonam
Lhakpa Tsephel as Monk
Kazi Choying Thinley as Tashi
Deki Yangzom as Deki
Music: Tobden Gyalpo
Cinematography: Alan Kozlowski
Editing: John Scott
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A Buddhist Road Movie in Bhutan
KRASNAYA:
My first Bhutanese film experience and I can say BRAVO! Khyentse Norbu did a really great job bringing the Buddhist world view into his film. It's a really calm movie with great relaxing Bhutanese music and breathtaking landscapes. These views made me feel like going there and seeing all that beauty with my own eyes.
My first Bhutanese film experience and I can say BRAVO! Khyentse Norbu did a really great job bringing the Buddhist world view into his film. It's a really calm movie with great relaxing Bhutanese music and breathtaking landscapes. These views made me feel like going there and seeing all that beauty with my own eyes.
FREDDY:
You're going to watch another one soon. We have The Cup on our list from the same director. OK, now here's something you don't see everyday; a Road Movie in Bhutan directed by a Tibetan Buddhist. And what an amazing job Khyentse Norbu does here. Beautiful cinematography and spectacular scenery! I'm already checking prices for us to visit Thimphu. It seems like you can watch the full movie on YouTube with subtitles:
You're going to watch another one soon. We have The Cup on our list from the same director. OK, now here's something you don't see everyday; a Road Movie in Bhutan directed by a Tibetan Buddhist. And what an amazing job Khyentse Norbu does here. Beautiful cinematography and spectacular scenery! I'm already checking prices for us to visit Thimphu. It seems like you can watch the full movie on YouTube with subtitles:
Traditional Spirit and Sincere Performances
KRASNAYA:
It's also for me a really patriotic movie. The monk in this movie tells a story about a wonderland which people try to find and this ends up being not a really great decision for those people. I loved watching it also because there are no professional actors, which made it for me more sincere and naive... every character is so unique, even if some of them hardly speak during the entire movie. Another thing I liked was the atmosphere full of traditional spirit!
It's also for me a really patriotic movie. The monk in this movie tells a story about a wonderland which people try to find and this ends up being not a really great decision for those people. I loved watching it also because there are no professional actors, which made it for me more sincere and naive... every character is so unique, even if some of them hardly speak during the entire movie. Another thing I liked was the atmosphere full of traditional spirit!
FREDDY:
The 2 stories in the film are very intriguing and I was left wondering in which way they correlate with each other. Obviously, there's some Buddhist philosophy and teachings in this movie; about its usual stuff; attachment, desire and delusion. I love the way the movie ends, leaving the journey of Dondup suspended and making you wonder if he ever takes that plane to the USA. Watch Dzongsar Rinpoche talk about his upcoming movie here:
The 2 stories in the film are very intriguing and I was left wondering in which way they correlate with each other. Obviously, there's some Buddhist philosophy and teachings in this movie; about its usual stuff; attachment, desire and delusion. I love the way the movie ends, leaving the journey of Dondup suspended and making you wonder if he ever takes that plane to the USA. Watch Dzongsar Rinpoche talk about his upcoming movie here:
Final Verdict: A Reflective Travel Experience
KRASNAYA:
I recommend this Bhutanese art house movie and I'm sure it will leave you in a great mood and probably inspire you! One thing about my experience... avoid watching it lying down, especially after a meal... it can be toooooo relaxing... I had to "rewind it" after a quick nap.
I recommend this Bhutanese art house movie and I'm sure it will leave you in a great mood and probably inspire you! One thing about my experience... avoid watching it lying down, especially after a meal... it can be toooooo relaxing... I had to "rewind it" after a quick nap.
FREDDY:
It was a great trip, relaxing and reflective, and I recommend this movie to anyone who likes traveling and new experiences. And here's a quick travel guide to Bhutan:
It was a great trip, relaxing and reflective, and I recommend this movie to anyone who likes traveling and new experiences. And here's a quick travel guide to Bhutan:
Krasnaya's Score
85/100
Freddy's Score
85/100
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