Dreaming Lhasa
Originally released in 2007. Dreaming Lhasa is a drama/romance film. directed by Tenzing Sonam.
Starring Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso, and Tenzin Jigme
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$21.5K
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Language
BO
Original language
Country
India
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BO
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $21,504
Production Companies
- HanWay Films
- White Crane Films
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 Tib...
Who directed Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa was directed by Tenzing Sonam.
How long is Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Dreaming Lhasa released?
Dreaming Lhasa was released on April 13, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dreaming Lhasa?
The main cast of Dreaming Lhasa includes Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso, Tenzin Jigme, Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang, Tsering Topgyal Phurpatsang.