Lunana: Yak in the Classroom

The directorial debut of Bhutanese filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji, this gentle, wry comedy drama is a simple story with a big heart, set in the Bhutanese capital, Thimphu. Sherab Dorji plays Ugyen, a teacher whose dreams of making it big as a singer are thwarted, when he is assigned to work for a season in the most remote school in the world. But after his never ending journey to reach his new place of work, a disappointed Ugyen finds a mini-paradise in the village; friendly, happy people, and a very receptive audience to his singing, and love of music. 

Light, life-affirming work from Dorji, featuring subtle, low-key performances & exquisite scenery.

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Year 2019

Genre(s) Drama, Family

Cert PG

Director Pawo Choyning Dorji

Cast Sherab Dorji. Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Runtime 1hr 50min

Language Dzongkha English

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