The Monk and the Gun (2023)
3.7 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 47min
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- Synopsis:
- "The Monk and the Gun" captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world's youngest democracies. Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren't enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power to the people via their vote and a new form of government: Democracy.
- Actors:
- Tandin Wangchuk, Tandin Phubz, Kelsang Choejay, Tandin Sonam, Choeying Jatsho, Deki Lhamo, Yuphel Lhendup Selden, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, Harry Einhorn, Phub Dorji, Tsheri Zom, Kunzang Wangmo, Ugyen Dorji, Pema Tenzin, Oddiyana Kanya Lai-Dorji, Tshering Dorji, Karma Geleg, Kuenzang Norbu, Tsering Wangmo
- Directors:
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Producers:
- Pawo Choyning Dorji, Feng Hsu, Stephanie Lai
- Writers:
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Aka:
- Once Upon a Time in Bhutan...
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Countries:
- Bhutan