Director:		Khyentse Norbu
Year:		2003
Language:		Dzongkha (with English subtitles)
Time:		108 minutes
Showtimes:		Saturday at 5:00
		Sunday at 2:00 & 8:00

This is the second film by Buthanese-Tibetan filmmaker Khyentse Norbu, who directed "The Cup," a 1999 comedy about Buddhist monks obsessed with soccer. Norbu's new film also explores the differences between West and East and old and new. It tells the story of a young man who dreams of emigrating to America, but through his efforts to get there learns new respect for traditional Buddhist values. The Washington Post said the film is "simply magical," both because of its spectacular Himalayan setting and its "affecting, warmly spirited" script. The film won the audience award at the 2004 Deauville Asian Film Festival.

Not Rated.

Links

Official website of the film

Link to the Internet Movie Database

Chicago Tribune review

Interview with director Khyentse Norbu