The Monk and the Gun
Bhutan becomes the last country in the world to connect to the internet, and now the biggest change of all: democracy.
From Academy Award-nominated director Pawo Dorji, The Monk and The Gun tells a story of an American who travels into Bhutan in search of a treasure and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
“An unexpectedly suspenseful shaggy dog story, as well as a pretty funny one.” ~Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post
“The storytelling is lively and piquant, demonstrating the director’s sense of humor and sharp observational skills.” ~Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter
“The film pulls off something truly bold: taking what are perhaps the most emotionally and symbolically loaded items in existence and subverting their meaning completely to end on a note of peace, joy, and hope for the future.” ~Ross McIndoe, Slant Magazine
Cast
Tandin Wangchuk , Tandin Phubz , Pema Zangmo Sherpa , Tandin Sonam , Choeying Jatsho , Deki Lhamo , Harry Einhorn
Director
Language
Dzongkha
Subtitles
English
Countries
USA, Bhutan, France, Taiwan
Studios
Rialto, Amandla
