Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

This simple but delightful tale, of a young teacher in the Bhutanese capital who dreams of emigrating to Australia who is reluctantly and unexpectedly sent to the high mountains area to teach in a remote tiny village school is both unusual and also a true story. It's a terrific feel good experience with I think a broad audience appeal which gives a real insight into Bhutanese life and transports its audience somewhere pretty extraordinary. It is a slow and considered film and it takes its time, but I was engrossed and lost in the place and landscape and ended up thoroughly enjoying the experience. The film is not going to set the world alight, but in its own quiet way it's a fine achievement.