Windhorse
“In Tibet, nothing is more dangerous than the truth.”
Synopsis
Follows three young Tibetans faced with moral dilemmas: a rising pop star asked by her Chinese official boyfriend to sing pro-government songs; her brother, an embittered drunk; and their cousin, a Buddhist nun savagely beaten after shouting anti-Chinese slogans.
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Windhorse
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-22
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Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$278K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wagner
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wagner, Julia Elliot, Thupten Tsering Mukhimsar
- Original Score
- Tommy Hayes, John Dana, Sam Chapin
- Original Title
- Windhorse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Tibetan
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $278K
- Production Studios
- Paul Wagner Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wagner
Paul Wagner, Julia Elliot, Thupten Tsering Mukhimsar
Tommy Hayes, John Dana, Sam Chapin
Steven Schecter
Paul Wagner, Tony Black
Paul Wagner, Ellen Casey Wagner, Tom Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wagner
Director
Paul Wagner
Editor
Paul Wagner
Writer
Paul Wagner
Producer
Julia Elliot
Writer
Thupten Tsering Mukhimsar
Writer
Tony Black
Editor
Tom Grant
Producer
Steven Schecter
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windhorse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Windhorse about?
Follows three young Tibetans faced with moral dilemmas: a rising pop star asked by her Chinese official boyfriend to sing pro-government songs; her brother, an embittered drunk; and their cousin, a Buddhist nun savagely beaten after shouting anti-Chinese slogans.
Who directed Windhorse?
Windhorse was directed by Paul Wagner.
Who stars in Windhorse?
The principal cast of Windhorse includes Richard Chang, Jampa Kelsang, Dadon, Yu Lu, Taije Silverman.
When was Windhorse released and how long is it?
Windhorse was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Windhorse make at the box office?
Windhorse grossed $278K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Windhorse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Windhorse was composed by Tommy Hayes, John Dana, Sam Chapin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Windhorse?
Windhorse holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).