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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

Original title: Lunana

“Find what you seek in a place you never expected”

2019 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji
DramaFamily

Cast

Sherab Dorji Ugyen Norbu Lhendup Kelden Lhamo Gurung Pem Zam Sangay Lham Chimi Dem

Credits

Written by: Pawo Choyning Dorji

Plot

A young teacher in Bhutan, who would rather emigrate to Australia to become a singer, is sent to teach in one of the most remote schools in the world, a village high in the Himalayas.

Sinekatalog’s take

A warm, gentle drama about home and belonging.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (8,537 votes)
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