Summary:
An aging chief's last stand, lessons for the new, and the education of a young chief-to-be played against harsh Nature in Nepal's Dolpo. When his son dies returning from Tibet's salt lakes, Tinle blames Karma, his son's friend, refuses to give Karma his blessing as the new chief, and organizes a rival caravan to take the salt to lower Nepal to trade for grain. He, a few old men, his son's widow, his grandson, and his second son, a monk, set out on the arduous journey. Fearing storms, Karma has led his caravan out of the village before the auspicious day ordained by the lamas. Tinle's group catches Karma's before the final pass; the two stubborn men lock wills with Tinle's grandson watching.
| Runtime: | 108 min |
|---|---|
| Production: | Canal+ |
| Genres: | Adventure, Drama |
| Countries: | UK, France, Switzerland, Nepal |
| Languages: | German, Tibetan |
| Home Release Date: | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Eric Valli | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Eric Valli | Writer |
| Jean-Claude Guillebaud | Writer |
| Louis Gardel | Writer |
| Nathalie Azoulai | Writer |
| Olivier Dazat | Writer |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Gurgon Kyap | Karma |
| Thilen Lhondup | Tinle |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Gyalsen Gurung | Chewan |
| Jampa Kalsang Tamang | Jampa |
| Karma Chhewang | Meme/Paljor |
| Karma Tensing | Norbou/Urgien |
| Karma Wangel | Passang |
| Labrang Tundup | Labrang |
| Lhakpa Tsamchoe | Pema |
| Pemba Bika | Tensing |
| Phuti Bika | Deld |
| Rapke Gurung | Tundup |
| Tenzen Charka | Chopga |
| Tsering Dorjee | Rabkie |
| Yangzom | Dawa |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Christophe Barratier | Producer |
| Danièle Delorme | Co-Producer |
| Jacques Perrin | Producer |
| Jean de Trégomain | Line Producer |
| Jean Labadie | Co-Producer |
| Jean-Marc Henchoz | Co-Producer |
| Mick Csaky | Co-Producer |
| Neer Bikram Shah | Co-Producer |
| Yves Robert | Co-Producer |
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