Rent Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
4.0 of 5 from 130 ratings
1h 45min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
When a daydreaming but discontented young teacher is posted to a school in Lunana, a remote village high in the Himalayan mountains, he is disheartened to find a simple yak herding community lacking basic amenities such as electricity or even a blackboard in the classroom. But the enthusiasm of his young students and the unassuming warmth of the village folk buoy his spirits and he must decide whether to return to the city before the gruelling winter sets in or remain in this strange and captivating land. Beautifully photographed in extraordinary mountain locations, this poetic and enchanting drama earned Bhutan the country's first ever Oscar nomination and gives a fascinating insight into a region largely uncharted on screen. - Actors:
- Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung, Pem Zam, Sangay Lham, Chimi Dem, Sangay Letho, Namgay Lham, Dorji Choden, Dorji Dem, Dorji Lhaden, Sangay Choden, Kunzang Wangdi, Tshering Dorji, Tsheri Zom, Dorji Om, Tshering Zangmo, Sonam Tashi, Tashi Dema, Tandin Sonam
- Directors:
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Producers:
- Pawo Choyning Dorji, Jia Honglin, Stephanie Lai, Shaokun Xiang
- Writers:
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Aka:
- Lunana
- Studio:
- Peccadillo Pictures
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Drama
- Countries:
- Bhutan
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 15/05/2023
- Run Time:
- 110 minutes
- Languages:
- Dzongkha Audio Description, Dzongkha Dolby Digital 2.0, Dzongkha DTS-HD Master Audio
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Pem Zam's Audition
- Behind the Scenes Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
More like Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Reviews (6) of Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
BEAUTIFUL FILM WITH STUNNING SCENERY AND MANY MOVING SCENES. - Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom review by GF
This was a deserved Oscar nominee for Best International Film the year before last, so I was expecting a lot and was not disappointed! Set in the little known kingdom of Bhutan it follows a young male teacher who travels to what may be the most remote school in the world as a new placement. He finds himself in a village of around 60 people and a school of nine pupils. Most of the villagers are yak herders, hence the title. The scenery is unique and breathtaking, the performances including those from non actors are moving and convincing and the film is moving and amusing in different parts. A must see for whose who enjoy watching the best cinematic offerings from around the world.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Lunana - Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom review by JR
There were some delightful moments in this gentle film and the scenery was wonderful. The acting was excellent and the young girl was particularly charismatic.
The film was obviously trying to compare the pull of city life verses traditional life in a remote village and perhaps draw attention to the disappointments that occur in modern life. In trying to make these points in a subtle way it perhaps missed an opportunity to be more forceful.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.
Universal themes - Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom review by MB
A beautiful film on a not particularly original topic (learning what's really important in life)but well acted and directed plus stunning scenery.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.