Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

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2019

1h 49m

Dzongkha

Drama

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A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

Movie

2019

1h 49m

Dzongkha

Drama

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A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.

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Cast

Ugyen Dorji

Michen

Saldon

Pema

Singye

Kencho

Extra

Sydney Bartender

Tashi

Tandin

Asha Jinpa - The Village Headman

Tshering Zangmo

Secretary Personal Assistant

Tsheri Zom

Ugyen's Grandmother

Directed By: Pawo Choyning Dorji

Written By: Pawo Choyning Dorji (Screenplay)

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rdmf95 says...

3 years ago

It puts into perspective our privilege and how we take for guaranteed all we have. But at the same time, makes us wish for a simpler, happier life. Moving and beautiful.

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r96sk says...

2 years ago

Oh so simple, yet oh so sweet. 'Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom' is pretty wholesome, in short. There isn't anything revolutionary about the plot, there aren't any major events across the 100 or so minutes but that doesn't hamper the film at all. It's a breezy watch from beginning to end, with some good acting alongside some lovely visuals of Bhutan. Recommended!

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Saint Pauly says...

3 years ago

Like nature, those who like it will appreciate this more than I. The most interesting thing about this technically well-made film is that it's the first academy award nominated film from the small Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan (between Nepal and China). The story of a rebellious young teacher who's forced to teach in a small village school on top of nowhere provides a brief look into another world located somewhere in the world we all share. I won't nitpick about the story which is less unique than the filming location, but I would encourage anyone curious about indie cinema abroad to check this one out.

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sinsinwar says...

2 years ago

Everyone is trying to find a place where dreams come true, at the cost of selling our moments, breaths and yet we come back where we bagan to find solace and call it holiday...

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CinemaSerf

one year ago

Sherab Dorji is "Ugyen". He is a teacher, approaching the final year of his training, who has rather set his heart of going to Australia to sing in bars. With one term left, his boss decides to sent him to Lunana. This is quite possibly the most remote school in the world, being located some six day More

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r96sk

2 years ago

Oh so simple, yet oh so sweet.

'Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom' is pretty wholesome, in short. There isn't anything revolutionary about the plot, there aren't any major events across the 100 or so minutes but that doesn't hamper the film at all. It's a breezy watch from beginning to end, More

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