Himalaya

Name: Himalaya
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1999-09-13
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Tensing, Karma Wangel

September 13, 1999 1h 48m ★ 7.4 (93 votes)

AdventureDrama

Overview

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 (Thilen Lhondup) and rebellious young Karma (Gurgon Kyap). Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.

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Top Cast

Thilen Lhondup

Tinle

Gurgon Kyap

Karma

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema

Karma Tensing

Norbou / Urgien

Karma Wangel

Passang

Labrang Tundup

Labrang

Jampa Kalsang Tamang

Jampa

Tsering Dorjee

Rabkie

Rapke Gurung

Tundup

Pemba Bika

Tensing

Karma Chhewang

Meme / Paljor

Tenzen Charka

Chopga

Yangzom

Dawa

Gyalsen Gurung

Chewan

Phuti Bika

Deld

Sangmo Gurung

Angmo

Status: Released

Production Companies: Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, Antelope, National Studio Limited (Katmandu), Bac Films, Canal+, CNC, British Screen Productions, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, TSR, La Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma, PROCIREP, European Script Fund, European Co-production Fund