Lunana - A yak in the classroom

Dzongkha-language drama written and directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji. In Bhutan, Ugyen (Sherab Dorji) has almost completed his teacher training when he is assigned to work in a school in the remote mountain village of Lunana. Harbouring dreams of moving to Australia and becoming a singer, Ugyen struggles to adjust to the villagers' way of life. However, he is soon won over by his pupils' enthusiasm for his teaching.

Cast

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

Genres

World Cinema

Language

Dzongkha