State of Statelessness
ས་མཐའི་ལས་དབང་།
Synopsis
The father, who “ran, ran, and flew” from the source of the Mekong River, sings to his young daughter. Yangchen, who lives in India, meets with her sister, who has returned from France for their mother’s funeral, and reveals the wounds she could not share with their parents. After a brief encounter with his old friend Jigdal, who has come from America, Thangka artist Sonam suddenly feels as though his simple life is too shabby. And Tenzin who lives in Wisconsin arrives in Dharamsala, where he spent his childhood, carrying his father’s ashes.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin, Sonam Tseten, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang
- Original Score
- Tenzin Choegyal, Tashi Gyatso
- Original Title
- ས་མཐའི་ལས་དབང་།
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi, Tibetan, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Drung Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin, Sonam Tseten, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang
Tenzin Choegyal, Tashi Gyatso
Tenzin Kalden
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Yodon Thonden
Department Leadership Roster
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
Director
Tenzing Sonam
Director
Ritu Sarin
Director
Sonam Tseten
Director
Tsering Tashi Gyalthang
Director
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
Producer
Yodon Thonden
Producer
Tenzin Kalden
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About State of Statelessness
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What is State of Statelessness about?
The father, who “ran, ran, and flew” from the source of the Mekong River, sings to his young daughter. Yangchen, who lives in India, meets with her sister, who has returned from France for their mother’s funeral, and reveals the wounds she could not share with their parents. After a brief encounter with his old friend Jigdal, who has come from America, Thangka artist Sonam suddenly feels as though his simple life is too shabby. And Tenzin who lives in Wisconsin arrives in Dharamsala, where he spent his childhood, carrying his father’s ashes.
Who directed State of Statelessness?
State of Statelessness was directed by Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin, Sonam Tseten, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang.
Who stars in State of Statelessness?
The principal cast of State of Statelessness includes Tenzin Tseten, Thupten Dhargay, Kalsang Dolma, Pema Tenzin, Tenzin Choegyal.
When was State of Statelessness released and how long is it?
State of Statelessness was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for State of Statelessness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for State of Statelessness was composed by Tenzin Choegyal, Tashi Gyatso.
What is the age rating and content advisory for State of Statelessness?
State of Statelessness holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).