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. View more details
Directed : Eric Valli Michel Debats
Written : Olivier Dazat Louis Gardel Nathalie Azoulai
Stars : Lhakpa Tsamchoe Thilen Lhondup Gurgon Kyap Karma Wangel
Genres : Drama
Release date : Dec 14, 1999
Countries of origin : United Kingdom France Switzerland Nepal
Official sites : Kino International Official Site
Language : Tibetan
Filming locations : Dolpo Valley, Nepal
Production companies : France 2 Cinéma Les Productions de la Guéville Galatée Films
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. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Dec 14, 1999
Countries of origin : United Kingdom France Switzerland Nepal
Official sites : Kino International Official Site
Language : Tibetan
Filming locations : Dolpo Valley, Nepal
Production companies : France 2 Cinéma Les Productions de la Guéville Galatée Films
