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Travelers and Magicians (2003)
Travellers and Magicians (original title)

108 min  -  Drama | Adventure   -  21 April 2004 (France)
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The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life... See full summary »

Director:

Khyentse Norbu
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Cast

Credited cast:
Tshewang Dendup Tshewang Dendup ...
Dondup
Sonam Lhamo Sonam Lhamo ...
Sonam
Lhakpa Dorji Lhakpa Dorji ...
Tashi
Deki Yangzom Deki Yangzom ...
Deki
Sonam Kinga Sonam Kinga ...
The Monk
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dorji Budha Dorji Budha ...
Villager of Chendebaji
Sanga Budha Sanga Budha ...
Villager of Chendebaji
Sumcho Budha Sumcho Budha ...
Kinzang Wangchuk
Nim Buthri Nim Buthri ...
Villager of Chendebaji
Aum Chenzom Aum Chenzom ...
Girl in Field
Sonam Choepel Sonam Choepel ...
Magic Student
Neten Chokling Neten Chokling ...
Bus Driver
Lam Dawup Lam Dawup ...
Magic Student
Chhmi Dem Chhmi Dem ...
Villager of Chendebaji
Kinzang Dem Kinzang Dem ...
Villlager of Chendebaji
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Storyline

The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of Bhutan to reach his goal. He shares the road with a monk, an apple seller, a papermaker and his beautiful young daughter, Sonam. Throughout the journey, the perceptive yet mischievous monk relates the story of Tashi. It is a mystical fable of lust, jealousy and murder, that holds up a mirror to the restless Dondup, and his blossoming attraction to the innocent Sonam. The cataclysmic conclusion of the monk's tale leaves Dondup with a dilemma--is the grass truly greener on the other side? Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Plot Keywords:

Monk | Bhutan | Story In Story | Buddhist | Road Trip  | See more »

Taglines:

The bitter and the sweet of temporary things

Genres:

Drama | Adventure

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Country:

Australia | Bhutan

Language:

Dzongkha

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Voyageurs et magiciens See more »

Filming Locations:

Bhutan

Box Office

Budget:

$1,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€25,943 (Italy) (25 April 2004) (15 Screens)

Gross:

$505,295 (USA) (17 July 2005)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Prayer Flag Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First film to be shot in Bhutan, the Himalayan nation/kingdom that was prototype for Lost Horizon. See more »

Quotes

The Monk: The minds of human beings are so convoluted. What we hoped for yesterday, we dread today.
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Connections

Featured in "Getaway: Episode #15.37" (2006) See more »