A spiritual love-story set in the majestic landscape of Ladakh, Himalayas. Samsara is a quest; one man's struggle to find spiritual Enlightenment by renouncing the world. And one woman's ...
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Title: Samsara (2001)
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| Shawn Ku | ... | Tashi / Husband | |
| Christy Chung | ... | Pema / Wife | |
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Neelesha Barthel | ... | Sujata / Migrant farm worker (as Neelesha BaVora) |
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Lhakpa Tsering | ... | Dawa / Local merchant |
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Tenzin Tashi | ... | Karma / Tashi and Pema's son |
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Jamayang Jinpa | ... | Sonam / Monk |
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Sherab Sangey | ... | Apo / Monastery mentor |
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Kelsang Tashi | ... | Jamayang / Pema's former fiance |
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Tsepak Tsangpo | ... | Chen Tulku / Head Lama |
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Norbu Dolma | ... | Dolma |
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Sonam Gyatso | ... | Tenzim |
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Jampa Kalsang Tamang | ... | Wedding Singer |
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A spiritual love-story set in the majestic landscape of Ladakh, Himalayas. Samsara is a quest; one man's struggle to find spiritual Enlightenment by renouncing the world. And one woman's struggle to keep her enlightened love and life in the world. But their destiny turns, twists and comes to a surprise ending... Written by Monsoon Films
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What is more important: satisfying one thousand desires or conquering just one...Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Release Date:
30 April 2002 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
€68,026 (Italy), 9 June 2002, Limited ReleaseCumulative Worldwide Gross:
$23,560,500, 2 October 2007Company Credits
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Kelly Dorji was offered the lead role but declined. See more »Goofs
Tashi blows up a stick of wood he is using to light butterlamps. Tibetan people don't blow on flames, since this is regarded as damaging to your health. See more »Quotes
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This is an exquisitely sensitive look at part of the life of a young lama(monk), and the choices he makes. A joy for anyone interested in Himalayan culture and religion. The photography of the extraordinary setting is moving, the soundtrack haunting, and the lead actors deeply touching in their portrayals. It took me a while to slow down and appreciate the rhythm of the film, as it is almost a meditation.