The Monk and the Gun
“Once upon a time in Bhutan...”
Synopsis
An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tandin Wangchuk
Tashi
Tandin Sonam
Benji
Deki Lhamo
Tshomo
Pema Zangmo Sherpa
Tshering Yangden
Harry Einhorn
Ronald Coleman
Kelsang Choejay
Lama
Tandin Phubz
Phurba
Choeying Jatsho
Choephel
Yuphel Lhendup Selden
Yuphel
Phub Dorji
Ap Penjor
Tsheri Zom
Angay
Kunzang Wangmo
Ugyen Dorji
Police Officer
Pema Tenzin
Police Officer
Oddiyana Kanya Lai-Dorji
Shop Girl
Tshering Dorji
Thinley
Karma Geleg
News Reporter
Kuenzang Norbu
Nobs
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 42 DaysDarwin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 9, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Screenplay & Story
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Original Score
- Frédéric Alvarez
- Original Title
- The Monk and the Gun
- Country of Origin
- Bhutan, France, Taiwan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Dzongkha, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Journey to the East Films, Ltd., Tomson Films, Films Boutique, Closer Media, Wooden Trailer Productions, N8 Studios, Animandala, Visions Sud Est, The Jim Henson Company, Dangphu Dingphu: a 3 Pigs Production, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Frédéric Alvarez
Jigme Tenzing
Ku Hsiao-yun
Pawo Choyning Dorji, Hsu Feng, Stephanie Lai, Chayamporn Taeratanachai, Maria Martin Stanley
Department Leadership Roster
Ku Hsiao-yun
Editor
Frédéric Alvarez
Original Music Composer
Jigme Tenzing
Director of Photography
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Producer
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Director
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Writer
Hsu Feng
Producer
Stephanie Lai
Producer
Chungdra Gyeltshen
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monk and the Gun
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What is The Monk and the Gun about?
An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
Who directed The Monk and the Gun?
The Monk and the Gun was directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji.
Who stars in The Monk and the Gun?
The principal cast of The Monk and the Gun includes Tandin Wangchuk, Tandin Sonam, Deki Lhamo, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, Harry Einhorn.
When was The Monk and the Gun released and how long is it?
The Monk and the Gun was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Monk and the Gun make at the box office?
The Monk and the Gun grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Monk and the Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monk and the Gun was composed by Frédéric Alvarez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monk and the Gun?
The Monk and the Gun holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).