Chasing Rainbows

The Himalayan monarchy of Bhutan isn’t exactly the hub of Asian cinematography. It wasn’t until 2003 that Bhutan had its first homegrown feature film, Travellers and Magicians. Like many a good Buddhist tale, it’s about the journey to self-discovery. In search of a better life, Dondup meets a monk while...

By Jason Budjinski

January 12, 2006

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The Himalayan monarchy of Bhutan isn’t exactly the hub of Asian cinematography. It wasn’t until 2003 that Bhutan had its first homegrown feature film, Travellers and Magicians. Like many a good Buddhist tale, it’s about the journey to self-discovery. In search of a better life, Dondup meets a monk while on the road. After hearing the monk’s sordid tale of a similarly desperate young man, Dondup realizes there may be no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Fri., Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.

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