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Himalaya

1999 · 1h 48m · N/A Adventure, Drama
Directed by Eric Valli

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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.

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Top critics, in their words

All reviews
89%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Valli's cameras capture one breathtaking image after another.

Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Fresh

Himalaya is a film about choices, pride and forgiveness, filled with memorable characters and stunning scenery. And if you like yaks, this is the film for you.

Jennie Punter, Toronto Star
Fresh

High above the tree line, Tinle, Karma and Norbu act out a universal human drama with only two special effects -- a blinking star and a yak.

Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News
Rotten

Valli's touch as an artist is too light, and his dramatic sense too timid, to make the film much more than a collection of pretty pictures.

Chris Fujiwara, Boston Globe
Fresh

A visually poetic, moving story.

Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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