Bringing Tibet Home

2016 1h 22m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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When New York based Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol's father passes away in exile with an unfulfilled wish to take his last breath in Tibet, Tenzing realizes that his father's dream to return home to his lost nation is shared by all exiles. Driven by this realization, the artist embarks on a mission to reunite the Tibetan land with its people, literally, through an art project that involves smuggling 20,000 kilograms of native Tibetan soil to India.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kim Min-jong
Narrator (voice)

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Behind the camera

Director: Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
Writers: Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
Languages: English, Tibetan, Korean
Countries: India, United States of America, South Korea

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Tibetan, Korean.

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WORLD

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

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Milica Zec shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2983140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tenzin Tsetan Choklay directs. Milica Zec cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in India, United States of America, South Korea. Dialogue in English, Tibetan, Korean.

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182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Tibetan, Korean.
4International production across 3 countries: India, United States of America, South Korea.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor Milica Zec shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt2983140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.