Himalaya
1999
1h 48min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
January 1999
Runtime
1h 48min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
French
Production
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, Antelope, National Studio Limited (Katmandu), Bac Films, Canal+, CNC, British Screen Productions, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, TSR, La Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma, PROCIREP, European Script Fund, European Co-production Fund
Cast
Thilen Lhondup
Tinle
Gurgon Kyap
Karma
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Pema
Karma Tensing
Norbou / Urgien
Karma Wangel
Passang
Labrang Tundup
Labrang
Jampa Kalsang Tamang
Jampa
Tsering Dorjee
Rabkie
Rapke Gurung
Tundup
Pemba Bika
Tensing
Karma Chhewang
Meme / Paljor
Tenzen Charka
Chopga
Yangzom
Dawa
Gyalsen Gurung
Chewan
Phuti Bika
Deld
Sangmo Gurung
Angmo
Karma Angbo Gurung
Karma's father
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