With Sherab Dorji, Oriana Chen, Tshering Dorji, Kelden Lhamo Gurung. Characteristic of his country's isolated nature, photographer and producer Pawo Choyning Dorji has crafted his gorgeous directorial debut in one of the most secluded and undeveloped areas of the entire world. The news of a Bhutanese movie getting an official acceptance to compete for a nomination at the Oscars is music to the Bhutanese ears especially during turbulent times like this.
The basic story here, of a mildly arrogant young teacher forced to fulfill his contract in an impossibly remote schoolhouse, is pretty familiar stuff, even given the rare Himalayan setting of Bhutan. Shot on location at the world's most remote school. A Journey to finding home and yourself.
Shot on location at the world's most remote school. A Journey to finding home and yourself. If you've previously had a personal interest in those.
Trailer Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom