State of Statelessness

2026 1h 46m BO

Drama

Synopsis

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The father, who “ran, ran, and flew” from the source of the Mekong River, sings to his young daughter. Yangchen, who lives in India, meets with her sister, who has returned from France for their mother’s funeral, and reveals the wounds she could not share with their parents. After a brief encounter with his old friend Jigdal, who has come from America, Thangka artist Sonam suddenly feels as though his simple life is too shabby. And Tenzin who lives in Wisconsin arrives in Dharamsala, where he spent his childhood, carrying his father’s ashes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tenzin Tseten
Tenzin
Thupten Dhargay
Norbu
Kalsang Dolma
Yangchen
Pema Tenzin
Bhuti
Tenzin Choegyal
Tenzin
Lê Phương Linh
Pema
Tenzin Phuntsok
Sonam
Tenor Sharlo
Jigdal

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
Languages: English, Hindi, Tibetan, Vietnamese
Countries: India, United States of America, Vietnam

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Hindi, Tibetan, Vietnamese.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: India, United States of America, Vietnam.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, shot by Tenzin Kalden. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Tenzin Tseten and Thupten Dhargay and Kalsang Dolma carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33377309 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tenzin Tsetan Choklay directs. Tenzin Kalden behind the camera. Produced in India, United States of America, Vietnam. Dialogue in English, Hindi, Tibetan, Vietnamese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Hindi, Tibetan, Vietnamese.
3International production across 3 countries: India, United States of America, Vietnam.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, shot by Tenzin Kalden. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Tenzin Tseten and Thupten Dhargay and Kalsang Dolma carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt33377309 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.