Released:
1999-09-13

Overview:
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.

Director:
Eric Valli

Runtime:
1h 48min

Genre:
Adventure, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Thilen Lhondup
  as
  Tinle
• 
  Gurgon Kyap
  as
  Karma
• 
  Lhakpa Tsamchoe
  as
  Pema
• 
  Karma Tensing
  as
  Norbou / Urgien
• 
  Karma Wangel
  as
  Passang