Himalaya
Himalaya

Himalaya

7.4(86 votes)
1999
1h 48m
Adventure
Drama

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.

Production

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

Cast

Thilen Lhondup

Thilen Lhondup

Tinle

Gurgon Kyap

Gurgon Kyap

Karma

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema

Karma Tensing

Karma Tensing

Norbou / Urgien

Karma Wangel

Karma Wangel

Passang

Labrang Tundup

Labrang Tundup

Labrang

Jampa Kalsang Tamang

Jampa Kalsang Tamang

Jampa

Tsering Dorjee

Tsering Dorjee

Rabkie

Rapke Gurung

Rapke Gurung

Tundup

Pemba Bika

Pemba Bika

Tensing

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