A Yak in the Classroom

Pawo Choyning Dorji
Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung, Pem Zam, Sangay Lham, Chimi Dem, Oriana Chen, Tashi Dema, Dophu, Tshering Dorji, Art Finch, Dorji Om, Tandin Sonam, Sonam Tashi, Kunzang Wangdi
2019
Bhutan
Completed
Dzongkha, English, Tibetan
110 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asལུང་ནག་ན།,is aBhutanProducerwomen sex,At2019Released in year
。The dialogue language isDzongkha, English, Tibetan,Current Douban rating7.6(For reference only)。
Ugyen is a young teacher from Bhutan, but he doesn't want to teach; instead, he longs to go to Australia and become a wandering musician. To appease him, the Ministry of Education assigns him to teach at the "highest academia in the world," an elementary school located at an altitude of 5,000 meters, "Lunana Primary School," where the scenery is beautiful and there are only a few months of classes each year... After an 8-day long trek, Ugyen finally arrives at "Lunana Primary School," only to find himself exiled in an environment completely away from his comfortable lifestyle. There is no electricity, no popular music, and most surprisingly, the classroom lacks even a "blackboard"... The villagers warmly welcome his arrival, but he feels a sense of powerlessness for the first time in his life, almost to the point of tears... With no way back, Ugyen has to grit his teeth and start his teaching career at the "highest academia." When the children's voices resonate again in the snowy mountains, he surprisingly finds value and joy in pursuing his teaching profession from their eagerness to learn. As winter approaches and heavy snow is about to hit, the school will also close. By now in love with "Lunana," Ugyen must decide whether to stay before the icy roads are closed...