Mustang
Synopsis
At the age of twenty, Sophie Taricone sets out to tell a story that began before she was born. Through archival footage shot by her parents, Kasia Smutniak and Pietro Taricone, she retraces their 2003 journey to Mustang—a remote Himalayan kingdom known as "the last Tibet"—and she follows Kasia’s return there after Pietro’s death. Spanning more than two decades, the film weaves together past and present as Kasia forges a lasting bond with a local community in Mustang and helps to establish a school dedicated to preserving its culture. Through Sophie’s journey, the film explores memory, identity, and the fragile balance between Western progress and an ancient, spiritual way of life.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festa del cinema di Roma
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasia Smutniak
- Screenplay & Story
- Marella Bombini, Kasia Smutniak
- Original Title
- Mustang
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Fandango, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, MiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasia Smutniak
Marella Bombini, Kasia Smutniak
Paolo Pisacane
Ilaria Fraioli
Domenico Procacci, Kasia Smutniak, Eleonora Savi
Department Leadership Roster
Kasia Smutniak
Director
Marella Bombini
Writer
Kasia Smutniak
Writer
Domenico Procacci
Producer
Kasia Smutniak
Producer
Paolo Pisacane
Director of Photography
Ilaria Fraioli
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mustang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mustang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mustang about?
At the age of twenty, Sophie Taricone sets out to tell a story that began before she was born. Through archival footage shot by her parents, Kasia Smutniak and Pietro Taricone, she retraces their 2003 journey to Mustang—a remote Himalayan kingdom known as "the last Tibet"—and she follows Kasia’s return there after Pietro’s death. Spanning more than two decades, the film weaves together past and present as Kasia forges a lasting bond with a local community in Mustang and helps to establish a school dedicated to preserving its culture. Through Sophie’s journey, the film explores memory, identity, and the fragile balance between Western progress and an ancient, spiritual way of life.
Who directed Mustang?
Mustang was directed by Kasia Smutniak.
Who stars in Mustang?
The principal cast of Mustang includes Kasia Smutniak, Pietro Taricone.
When was Mustang released and how long is it?
Mustang was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.