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Overview
Karma, a Tibetan filmmaker from New York, goes to Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama's exile headquarters in northern India, to make a documentary about former political prisoners who have escaped from Tibet. She wants to reconnect with her roots but is also escaping a deteriorating relationship back home.One of Karma's interviewees is Dhondup, an enigmatic ex-monk who has just escaped from Tibet. He confides in her that his real reason for coming to India is to fulfill his dying mother's last wish, to deliver a charm box to a long-missing resistance fighter. Karma finds herself unwittingly falling in love with Dhondup even as she is sucked into the passion of his quest, which becomes a journey into Tibet's fractured past and a voyage of self-discovery
A closer look
Dreaming Lhasa (2007) is a Tibetan-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam. The cast includes Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso, Tenzin Jigme, Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang. Runtime: 90 minutes.
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Dreaming Lhasa FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa is listed as a Tibetan-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dreaming Lhasa?
Our source metadata lists 13 April 2007. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dreaming Lhasa?
The listed directors are Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam.
Who is in the cast of Dreaming Lhasa?
The available cast credits include Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso, Tenzin Jigme, Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang, Tsering Topgyal Phurpatsang. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Dreaming Lhasa?
The recorded runtime is 90 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Dreaming Lhasa?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is Dreaming Lhasa about?
Karma, a Tibetan filmmaker from New York, goes to Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama's exile headquarters in northern India, to make a documentary about former political prisoners who have escaped from Tibet. She wants to reconnect with her roots but is also escaping a deteriorating relationship back home.One of Karma's interviewees is Dhondup, an enigmatic ex-monk who has just escaped from Tibet. He confides in her that his real reason for coming to India is to fulfill his dying mother's last wish, to deliver a charm box to a long-missing resistance fighter. Karma finds herself unwittingly falling in love with Dhondup even as she is sucked into the passion of his quest, which becomes a journey into Tibet's fractured past and a voyage of self-discovery
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