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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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
Apo: [his last letter to Tashi] I realize now that my task is not over, and so I will be returning to Samsara. I know that we shall meet again. Perhaps when we do you will be able to tell me what is more important: satisfying one thousand desires or conquering just one.See more »
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Release Date:
30 April 2002 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$3,278,767Company Credits
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I am not a festival buff, to kill the scorching heat I walked into Imax Multiplexes in Mumbai, discovered that there is a festival going on. I read about all the films programmed -one appealed to me the most was SAMSARA. Great luck, show was on in an hour. When I came out of the hall, my heart and mind were blown. I know nothing about this film and where it came from but wow what a discovery! I surfed net to find out more. Second shock came soon after when I discovered that it is made by an Indian Filmmaker based in Paris (and in India). Pan Nalin, never ever heard about him? My mind started wondering we talk about our Blacks and Devadas and Parineeta's and Pahelis -but what about this masterpiece? Isn't it pity that such films were distributed worldwide, millions saw it but no release in India? Is Mr. Ghai, Mr. Chopra are you listening? Indian medias wake up, Samsara is a sign! Here is a film and a director which India should be proud of!
The film is truly an eye opener what India can do to play a vital role in international cinema. So many loud talks about crossovers and here is a whisper called Samsara and that is truly a crossover. I will eagerly wait for Pan Nalin's other films: Ayurveda:Art of Being, Valley of Flowers...