When Tenzin Banjue learns his brother is in a vegetative state, the young Tibetan monk must leave his monastery and embark on the long walk back to his home village. Filmed with Tibetan actors, set against the region’s sprawling landscapes, director Wang Qiang’s debut feature is both a rich meditation on love and faith, and a snapshot of a disappearing culture.
Supported by the Confucius Institute at The University of Manchester