a film by Éric Valli
In a village of the Dolpo, high in the Himalaya, a proud old chieftain, Tinle has just lost his eldest son, Lhakpa. Tinle accuses Karma, the leader of the young Dolpo-pa for the death of his son and refuses to grant permission to Karma to lead the annual yak caravan, which journeys across the mountains to exchange salt for grain.
Karma decides to challenge Tinle by leading the young villagers and their yaks before the date set by ancient ritual. Determined to keep his leadership, Tinle leads a second caravan on the ritual date, choosing a shorter but more dangerous route in order to gain time. Accompanying Tinle is his second son, Norbou, a monk and painter; his grandson and future Dolpo chieftain, Passang; the boy's mother, Pema; and the other elders of the village. The journey becomes an ancestral duel and a struggle ensues between man and nature in the heights of the Himalaya.
Shot entirely on location in the Dolpo region of Nepal at altitudes of over 5,000 metres, the film features the most incredible high mountain scenery, especially around the stunning Lake Phoksundo. Éric Valli is an award-winning writer, photographer and filmmaker who is a specialist on the Himalaya.
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