Where to Watch Himalaya (2001) in the US

What it's about

An aging chief's last stand, lessons for the new, and the education of a young chief-to-be played against harsh Nature in Nepal's Dolpo. When his son dies returning from Tibet's salt lakes, Tinle blames Karma, his son's friend, refuses to give Karma his blessing as the new chief, and organizes a rival caravan to take the salt to lower Nepal to trade for grain. He, a few old men, his son's widow, his grandson, and his second son, a monk, set out on the arduous journey. Fearing storms, Karma has led his caravan out of the village before the auspicious day ordained by the lamas. Tinle's group catches Karma's before the final pass; the two stubborn men lock wills with Tinle's grandson watching.

Cast and crew

Director

Michel Debats, Eric Valli

Writer

Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Louis Gardel

Starring

Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Details

Release date

Jun 22, 2001

Language

Tibetan

Country

France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Nepal

Box office

$2,487,878

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 3 nominations total

Where to Watch Himalaya (2001) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Himalaya in the United States?

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Can I watch Himalaya for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy.