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66 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Buddhist concept of reincarnation, while both mysterious and enchanting, is hard for most westerners to grasp. Unmistaken Child follows the 4-year search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog, a world-renowned Tibetan master who passed away in 2001 at age 84. The Dalai Lama charges the deceased monk's devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa (who had been in his service since the age of seven), to search for his master's reincarnation. (Oscilloscope Laboratories)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
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  1. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    90
    Unmistaken Child stands above most others in offering us an intimate look at Tibetan Buddhism in action, with no external commentary or narration.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    90
    Its privileged glimpse deep into unfamiliar spiritual territory has the strength of revelation.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    50
    Although the film is handsomely filmed and features a surprisingly frank view of the political machinations within the upper ranks of Tibetan Buddhism – even the Dalai Lama comes across as a bit of a wheeler-dealer – Unmistaken Child is more than a little disappointing.

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