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  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 42 m
  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 42 m

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 (w...

Written By: Ilil Alexander

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 42 m
  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 42 m

Unmistaken Child

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 User Ratings
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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 (w...

Written By: Ilil Alexander

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90
Its privileged glimpse deep into unfamiliar spiritual territory has the strength of revelation.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
80
Films that address faith and love as eloquently as this moving 2008 documentary are rare.
By Andrea Gronvall FULL REVIEW
75
A compelling documentary.
By Walter Addiego FULL REVIEW
75
I hope they have shrinks in remote Nepal, because this kid is going to need one. P.S.: The scenery is awesome.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
70
Seldom has a film presented such a richly ambiguous juxtaposition of modernity (among the toys showered on the boy is a really cool radio-controlled helicopter), ancient mindset and, to be sure, possible miraculousness.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW
50
The movie is a drama of faith, a Tibetan monk's search for the reincarnation of his beloved master Lama Konchog.
By J. Hoberman FULL REVIEW
40
Who knew reincarnation could be such a lovely snooze?
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Merits, Alma Films
Release Date Jun 3, 2009
Duration 1 h 42 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline A Tibetan monk's search for the reincarnation of his beloved teacher
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Awards

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Krakow Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
EBS International Documentary Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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