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's mesmerizing tale received an Oscar nod for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Himalaya (1999)

Unrated

Adventure/Drama · 1h 48m · 8/10/1999

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In a world of breathtaking beauty unfolds a classic tale of wisdom and adventure.

Description

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's mesmerizing tale received an Oscar nod for Best Foreign Language Film.

Status

Released

Countries

France, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville

Revenue

$21,069,306
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Cast
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Thilen Lhondup

Tinle
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Phuti Bika

Deld
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Gyalsen Gurung

Chewan
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Yangzom

Dawa
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Tenzen Charka

Chopga
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Karma Chhewang

Meme / Paljor
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Pemba Bika

Tensing
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Rapke Gurung

Tundup
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Tsering Dorjee

Rabkie
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Jampa Kalsang Tamang

Jampa
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Labrang Tundup

Labrang
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Karma Tensing

Norbou / Urgien
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Karma Wangel

Passang
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Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema
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Gurgon Kyap

Karma
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Sangmo Gurung

Angmo
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Karma Angbu Gurung

Karma's father
Crew
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Eric Valli

Director
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Eric Valli

Writer
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Disc Releases
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Himalaya

(DVD)

3/5/2002

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Himalaya

(Blu-ray)

12/31/2013

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Himalaya

(DVD)

5/3/2002

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