Travelers and Magicians (2003)
Chang hub thengs gcig gi 'khrul snang (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Adventure, Drama
- 21 Apr 2004 (France)
- Movie
The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of...
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- 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
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Tshewang Dendup | ... |
Dondup
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Gup Kado Duba | ... |
Squinting Man
(as Kado Duba)
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Dasho Kado | ... |
Village Head
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Sonam Lhamo | ... |
Sonam
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Lhakpa Dorji | ... |
Tashi
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Pemba Tshering | ... |
Archer
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Mani Dorji | ... |
Archer
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Deki Yangzom | ... |
Deki
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Sonam Kinga | ... |
The Monk
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Nim Gyeltshen | ... |
Archer
(as Nim Gyaltshey)
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Nobu | ... |
Archer
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Pemba | ... |
Archer
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Nim Tashi | ... |
Archer
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Pem Dorji | ... |
Archer / Villager of Chendebji
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Wangchuk | ... |
Archer
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Tshering Dorji | ... |
Postmaster
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Gurula | ... |
Post Runner
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Phub Wandi | ... |
Phallus Singer
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Sonam Choepel | ... |
Phallus Handler / Magic Student
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Phunstsho Domia | ... |
Phallus Handler
(as Phuntsho Dema)
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Dasho Yeshi Droji | ... |
Phallus Handler
(as Dasho Yeshshe Dorji)
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Villagers of Chendebaji | ... |
Phallus Handlers
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Tshering Yangchen | ... |
Village Lady
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Ap Dochu | ... |
Appleman
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Kezang Norbu | ... |
Sedan Driver
(as Kelsang Norbu)
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Sonam Dorji | ... |
Sedan Passenger
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Samdrup Dorji | ... |
Tata Truck Driver
(as Samdrup)
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Ugyen Tshomo | ... |
Beetlenut Lady
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Dechen Dorjee | ... |
Drunk Man
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Dasho Adab Sangye | ... |
Sonam's Father
(as Dasho Adap Sangay)
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Neten Chokling | ... |
Bus Driver
(as His Eminence Neten Chokling)
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Lungten | ... |
Bus Passenger / Magic Student
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Karma Sherub | ... |
Bus Passenger
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Jigme Wangchuk | ... |
Bus Passenger
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Pema Wangchuck | ... |
Bus Passenger
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Ugyen Wangchuk | ... |
Tractor Driver
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Apa Mindu | ... |
Tractor Operator
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Mangi Ap Norbu | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tadin Norbu | ... |
Tractor Passenger
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Goley Dorji | ... |
Villlager of Chendebji
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Kinley Zam | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sumda | ... |
Villager of Chendebji
(as Sunda)
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Thinley Gyem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Phub Dorji | ... |
Villager of Chendebji
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Kinzang Dem | ... |
Villlager of Chendebaji
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Phub Sangye | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Chhmi Dem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Chhimey Dem)
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Chhokey Lham | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Wangchu Norbu | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Thinley Wangmo | ... |
Villlager of Chendebaji
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Gyem Tenzin | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Gaymo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Chhimey Zangmo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tandin Zangmo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sangay Lhamo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Sangye Lhamo)
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Phub Rinzin | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Dorji Pem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sumcho | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Simcho)
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Thinley Gap | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sawang Budha | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Chogye Sithup | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tenzing Lham | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Tenzin Lham)
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Kinlem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Kencho Wangmo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Lemo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Dorji Budha | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tshering Wangmo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Rinzinia | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Rinzinla)
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Nim Buthri | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Dophu Tashi | ... |
Nim Buthri
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Nimchu | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Pasang Gyem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Kinzang Wanchuk | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sum Budha | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Thinley Dem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Thinlay Dem)
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Phub Gyem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Phub Gem)
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Phudro Dem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Phub Dem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sithar Om | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tashim | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Ugyen Dorji | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
(as Ugen Dorji)
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Khandu Wangmo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Gangchu | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Pazo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sonam | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Nedu Cham | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tenzin Wangmo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Dasho Bato Karp | ... |
Farmer
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Karma Yangki | ... |
Rice Girl
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Namgay Dorjee | ... |
Karma
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Kelzang Lhadon | ... |
Girl in Field
(as Kezang Lhadon)
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Aum Daw Gyem | ... |
Girl in Field
(as Aum Dawa Gem)
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Tendi Zangmo | ... |
Girl in Field
(as Tandin Zangmo)
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Aum Chenzom | ... |
Girl in Field
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Lungtaen Gyatso | ... |
Magic Teacher
(as Venerable Lungtaen Gyatso)
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Lama Yeshi Dendup | ... |
Magic Student
(as Lama Yeshey Dhendup)
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Lopen Donpon | ... |
Magic Student
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Tsampa Wangchuk | ... |
Magic Student
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Tsampa Tshering Phuntsho | ... |
Magic Student
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Pelden Dorji | ... |
Magic Student
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Tenzin Thinley | ... |
Magic Student
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Gomchen Penjore | ... |
Agay
(as Gomchen Penjor)
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Sanga Budha | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sumcho Budha | ... |
Kinzang Wangchuk
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Lam Dawup | ... |
Magic Student
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Phuchu Dem | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Jigme Drukpa | ... |
Phunsok
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Gyemo | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Karma | ... |
Tenzin Wangmo
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Choki Lahm | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tshoki Lham | ... |
Nidup Lham
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Sonam Norbu | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Tandin Norbu | ... |
Sonam Norbu
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Wandchuk Norbu | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Khandu Om | ... |
Ugyen Dorji
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Pelzang | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Sithay Pern | ... |
Phub Dern
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Ugyen Pern | ... |
Tobgayla
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Phub Thinley | ... |
Phallus Singer
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Kezang Wangmo | ... |
Pelzang
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Kinzang Wangmo | ... |
Thinley Dern
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Sangay Wangmo | ... |
Phub Gyem
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Taza Wangmo | ... |
Phuchu Dern
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Chhimi Zam | ... |
Villager of Chendebaji
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Dorji Zam | ... |
Gangchu
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Norbu Zangmo | ... |
Pem Dorji
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Directed by
| Khyentse Norbu | ||
Written by
| Khyentse Norbu | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Raymond Steiner | ... | producer |
| Jeremy Thomas | ... | executive producer |
| Malcolm Watson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dechen Dorjee | ||
| Donam Dorji | ||
| Jigme Drukpa | ||
| Bon Funk | ||
Cinematography by
| Alan Kozlowski | ||
Editing by
| Andrew McCormick | ||
| Lisa-Anne Morris | ||
| John Scott | ||
Editorial Department
| Eric Blair | ... | additional editor |
| Siggy Ferstl | ... | digital film colorist |
| Edwina Hayes | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Jackie Lee | ... | digital intermediate executive producer |
| Nick Monton | ... | digital intermediate technichal coordinator: Digital Pictures |
Production Design by
| Raymond Steiner | ||
Art Direction by
| Ugyen Wangchuk | ||
Costume Design by
| Claudia Bahls | ||
| Jamyang | ||
Makeup Department
| Claudia Bahls | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
| Karma Dechhen Dolma | ... | makeup assistant |
| Phuntsho Dolma | ... | hair assistant |
Production Management
| Pison Santawanpas | ... | production manager |
| Raymond Steiner | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Pema Wangchuck | ... | unit manager |
| Malcolm Watson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Neten Chokling | ... | second unit director |
| Isaiah Seret | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Cheku | ... | set and camp construction |
| Dechen Dorjee | ... | set dresser |
| Donam Dorji | ... | set and camp construction |
| Sangay Dorji | ... | carpenter: "Dondup's World" |
| Sangye Dorji | ... | set and camp construction |
| Thunkten Dorji | ... | set and camp construction |
| Ugyen Dorji | ... | set and camp construction |
| Karma Gurmey | ... | prop master |
| Tashi Lekjay | ... | set and camp construction |
| Tshewany Lhendup | ... | set and camp construction |
| Ngawang | ... | set and camp construction |
| Sancha Raj | ... | carpenter: Tashi's World / set and camp constructor |
| Purna Subha | ... | carpenter: Tashi's World / set and camp constructor |
| Tandin | ... | set and camp construction |
| Jigme Tenzin | ... | set and camp constructor |
| Sonam Tenzin | ... | set and camp constructor |
| Kinley Tshering | ... | carpenter: Dondup's World |
| Ugyen Tshering | ... | set and camp construction |
| Wangchuk | ... | set and camp construction |
| Samten Wangdi | ... | set and camp construction |
| Yeshi | ... | (segment "Dondup's World") carpenter |
| Bumpa Zangpo | ... | set and camp construction |
Sound Department
| Andrew Belletty | ... | sound recordist |
| Bruce Emery | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Nicole Lazaroff | ... | boom operator (as Nicole Lazaroth) |
| Adrian Medhurst | ... | foley artist |
| Nada Mikas | ... | sound effects editor |
| Damon Mouris | ... | sound mixer assistant |
| Bronwyn Murphy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Andrew Plain | ... | sound |
| John Simpson | ... | foley recordist |
| Robert Sullivan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lidia Tamplenizza | ... | additional sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Simon Carroll | ... | additional time lapse sequences |
| Tim Crosbie | ... | digital intermediate supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Nick Booth | ... | film recording supervisor |
| Ian Cope | ... | visual effects coordinator: Rising Sun Pictures |
| Jessica Cowley | ... | film recording technician (as Jess Cowley) |
| William Gammon | ... | digital compositor |
| Kyle Goodsell | ... | digital compositor |
| Edwina Hayes | ... | visual effects producer |
| Bryan Jones | ... | compositor: Rising Sun Pictures |
| Tim Kings-Lynne | ... | visual effects |
| Jason Madigan | ... | visual effects |
| Alexandra Papavramides | ... | digital effects artist: Rising Sun Pictures |
| Adam Paschke | ... | digital compositor |
| Mohan Ramachandran | ... | film recording technician |
| Ben Robert | ... | visual effects |
| Ben Roberts | ... | digital compositor: Rising Sun Pictures |
| Evan Shipard | ... | digital artist |
| Jason Valler | ... | visual effects |
| Dan Wills | ... | visual effects |
| Malcolm Humphreys | ... | technical director (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Neten Chokling | ... | stunt rider |
| Catherine Ryan | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Devi Singh Adhikari | ... | creative lighting crew |
| Arshad Ali | ... | creative lighting crew |
| Claudia Bahls | ... | still photographer |
| Eric Blair | ... | first assistant camera |
| Chencho Dorji | ... | assistant camera |
| Pelden Dorji | ... | assistant camera |
| Sanker Dutt | ... | creative lighting crew |
| Kailash | ... | electrician |
| Yusef Khan | ... | creative lighting crew |
| Alan Kozlowski | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator |
| Stephen Kozlowski | ... | second assistant camera |
| Tom Lembcke | ... | dolly grip: Folcam Aerial Dolly / key grip |
| Tandin Norbu | ... | video assist operator |
| Mahindra Patel | ... | generator operator |
| Reinhart 'Rayteam' Peschke | ... | chief lighting technician (as Ray Peschke) |
| Ray Peshcke | ... | lighting designer |
| Raviender | ... | creative lighting crew |
| Catherine Ryan | ... | still photographer |
| Sanjay Kumar Sharma | ... | lighting technician |
| Karma Sherub | ... | best boy |
| Tamizuddin | ... | creative lighting crew |
| Kencho Tenzin | ... | senior grip: Tashi's World |
| Jigme Wangchuk | ... | head electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ugyen Tshomo | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Chuma Sangay Dorji | ... | location security |
| Donam Dorji | ... | location bookkeeper |
| Chuma Tshering Duba | ... | location security |
| Peljab Dorji Duba | ... | location security |
| Noa Jones | ... | location secretary |
| Thinley Norbu | ... | location doctor (as Dr. Thinley Norbu) |
| Wangye Tshering | ... | location secretary |
| Chuma Yanten | ... | location security |
Music Department
| David Hykes | ... | composer: song "Times to the True" |
| Linda Murdoch | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Amelia Chow | ... | script assistant |
| Ugyen Tshering | ... | script assistant |
Transportation Department
| Deepen | ... | driver |
| Dorji | ... | driver |
| Neten Dorji | ... | driver |
| Khati Lal Bdr | ... | driver |
| Buddha Kumar Lepcha | ... | driver |
| Lungten | ... | driver |
| Ngyanam | ... | driver |
| Indra Prachan | ... | driver |
| Uttam Thapa | ... | driver |
| Thinley | ... | driver |
| Tenzin Thinley | ... | driver |
| Wangchuk | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Matthew Aldous | ... | technical supervisor |
| Ap Bokhu | ... | animal wrangler |
| Chewang | ... | general assistant |
| Dumo Chodon | ... | accommodation assistant |
| Sonam Choepel | ... | court jester |
| Joe Connellan | ... | research and development |
| Donam Dorji | ... | catering staff |
| Rigzin Dorji | ... | head cook |
| Uygen Dorji | ... | accommodation assistant / catering staff |
| Didier Elzinga | ... | research and development |
| Anna FitzGerald | ... | legal services |
| Roman Gadner | ... | film recording engineer |
| Dominic Glynn | ... | research and development |
| Gurula | ... | accommodation assistant |
| Loday Gyamtsho | ... | general assistant |
| Ngawang Gyeltsen | ... | catering staff |
| Loday Gyeltshen | ... | catering staff |
| Zosia Hoey | ... | subtitler |
| Jonas Juhanson | ... | technical coordinator (as Jo Juhanson) |
| Kahling Karma | ... | pre-production supervisor |
| Sonam Kinga | ... | dialogue coach |
| Yeshe Lama | ... | head cook |
| Tashi Lekjay | ... | accommodation assistant |
| Tsewang Lhundup | ... | store in charge |
| Johnny Li | ... | accountant / legal services |
| Lobzang | ... | catering staff |
| Karma Loday | ... | purchasing manager |
| Anthony Menasse | ... | technical supervisor |
| Tshering Namgye | ... | catering staff |
| Ngawang | ... | catering staff |
| Karma Nidup | ... | production assistant |
| Sangway Pema | ... | accommodation assistant |
| Dorjee Penjor | ... | accommodation manager |
| Tashi Phuntso | ... | catering staff |
| Catherine Ryan | ... | horse trainer |
| Isaiah Seret | ... | continuity: "Tashi's World" |
| Evan Shipard | ... | titles |
| Shane Simpson | ... | legal services |
| Tenzin | ... | catering staff |
| Tshewang Thinley | ... | catering staff |
| Phunstop Tobgyel | ... | assistant to producer |
| Karma Tshering | ... | rain effects (as Captain Karma Tshering) |
| Tashi Tshering | ... | general assistance |
| Ugyen Tshering | ... | catering staff |
| Choing Tshomo | ... | talent coordinator |
| Tun Tun | ... | catering staff |
| Karma Wangchuk | ... | production assistant |
| Dorji Wangdi | ... | accommodation assistant |
| Pema Wangdi | ... | subtitler |
| Perma Wangdi | ... | catering manager |
| Samten Wangdi | ... | accommodation assistant |
| Sangay Wangdi | ... | catering staff |
| Yeshey Wangdi | ... | tutor: Sonam Lhamo |
| Phuntsho Wangmo | ... | production secretary |
| Pete Williams | ... | flim recording manager |
| Bumpa Zangpo | ... | catering staff |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Zeitgeist Films (2005) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Seville Pictures (2005) (Canada) (theatrical)
- 1More Film (2005) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- BIM Distribuzione (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Mandala Films (2004) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (2004) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Odeon (2003) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Pyramide Distribution (2004) (France) (theatrical)
- Total Film Home Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Rising Sun Pictures (special effects)
- Rising Sun Pictures (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Christopher Coote & Co. (accounting services)
- Huzzah Sound (sound editing facilities)
- Negative Cutting Services (negative extraction)
- Oriental Post Co. Ltd. (telecine and avid sync)
- Simpsons Solicitors (legal services)
- Soundfirm (mix facility)
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) (subtitiling services)
- Spectrum Films (avid editing facilities)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
- The Film Unit, Wellington (digital negative processing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of Bhutan to reach his goal. He shares the road with a monk, an apple seller, a papermaker and his beautiful young daughter, Sonam. Throughout the journey, the perceptive yet mischievous monk relates the story of Tashi. It is a mystical fable of lust, jealousy and murder, that holds up a mirror to the restless Dondup, and his blossoming attraction to the innocent Sonam. The cataclysmic conclusion of the monk's tale leaves Dondup with a dilemma--is the grass truly greener on the other side? Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | The bitter and the sweet of temporary things See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First film to be shot in Bhutan, the Himalayan nation/kingdom that was prototype for Lost Horizon (1937). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #15.37 (2006). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dondup:
How's the rice paper business? Sonam's Father: Getting worse every day. These days, people prefer foreign-made paper. It's whiter, smoother, and much cheaper. Making rice paper requires a lot of labor. See more » |