7.4
Himalaya
Drama
Duration
1h 48mRelease
13 Sept 1999Country
France
Language
FrenchOverview
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 and rebellious young Karma. Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.
Plot
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, re...
Cast
Thilen LhondupGurgon KyapLhakpa Tsamchoe
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 87%Metacritic: 73/100
Details
Director
Eric ValliMichel Debats
Writers
Nathalie AzoulaiOlivier DazatLouis Gardel
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 3 nominations totalTrailer
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