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Dreaming Lhasa (2007)

Movie ★ 5.4 90 min

Drama Romance

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

Tenzing Sonam Director Ritu Sarin Director Tenzing Sonam Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 13, 2007
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$21,504
IMDb
tt0469686
Language
,
Studio
, White Crane Films

Themes

Cast

Jampa Kalsang Tamang Dhondup Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso Karma Tenzin Jigme Jigme Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang Loga Tsering Topgyal Phurpatsang Tse Topgyal Tenzin Wangdrak Ghen Rabga Lobsang Choedon Dekyi Sonam Phuntsok Penjor Tsering Ngodup Lee Jampa Choephell Tenzin Tsultrim Dolma The Oracle Sonam Wangdu Travel Agent Lobsang Wangyal Long-haired Sweater Seller Ngawang Lodoe Monk Attendant Tashi Dolma Rubling Ghen Rabga's Granddaughter Tshering Dorji Tshering Dorji Hunger Striker Wangpo Tsering Dorjee Bawa Tsering Dorjee Bawa Receptionist Sherab Sangpo Old Man

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Frequently asked questions

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
Who directed Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa was directed by Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin.
Who stars in Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa stars Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso, Tenzin Jigme, Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang.
When was Dreaming Lhasa released?
Dreaming Lhasa is a 2007 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Dreaming Lhasa?
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