An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia.
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★★★★★
A deceptively simple film that deeply probes into the meaning of 'home' and 'exile' - both literally as well as emotionally. A wonderful exploration of 'belonging' and 'longing'. I have rarely seen a movie where joy and sadness sit so finely balanced together....
★★★★★
Nominated for Best International Feature Film Oscar at the upcoming Academy Awards, Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is simple in structure & earnest in its approach but the drama it packs in is a familiar one minus any conflict or complexity that's expected fro...
★★★★★
Bhutan's official entry to 2022's Oscars, that also was shortlisted, is simple yet so emotional. It's real, sweet, uplifting and heartwarming. It nicely tackles powerful and important topics like education in rural places, home and moving away. Cinematography...
★★★★★
Bhutan! My first film that talks about this country and I must say that it was quite captivating to listen and watch the people from this remote place:) Albeit their claim of fame is how happy they are, at least at the official levels, the movies shows the reg...
★★★★★
Such a simple movie plot of a young teacher who questions if he wants to stay a teacher or emigrate to Australia.
He is sent for his final service year to the highlands of Bhutan to teach in a village who have no electricity or even a blackboard in the school...
