Horse Thief
Original title: Dao ma zei / The Horse Thief
1986 · 1 h 28 min
Directed by 
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Tian ZhuangzhuangCast
Rigzin Tseshang Jiji Dan Daiba Drashi Gaoba Jamco Jayang
Credits
Written by: Rui Zhang
Cinematography: Yong Hou Fei Zhao
Music: Xiaosong Qu
Produced by: Tian-Ming Wu
Plot
A Tibetan horse thief tries to feed his family and after losing his son turns to religion in a film with almost no dialogue and strong images.
Sinekatalog’s take
A striking, ritualistic film of Tibetan life.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (1,763 votes)
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