

Escape from Tibet
Wie zwischen Himmel und Erde
Synopsis
On the roofs of a Tibetan monastery two boys let fly a kite, but suddenly a shot rips the relaxed silence, and one of the two guys gets shot, the "Golden Boy" which is the fictitious successor to the Dalai Lama. The monks act immediately and bring him out of Tibet to secure his body. In the meantime, the Berlinese mountaineer Johanna and her Swiss friend travel to the monastery to stay there for some days...
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- Director
- Maria Blumencron
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl-Dietmar Möller-Naß, Maria Blumencron
- Original Title
- Wie zwischen Himmel und Erde
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Germany, India
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Blumencron
Karl-Dietmar Möller-Naß, Maria Blumencron
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Blumencron
Director
Karl-Dietmar Möller-Naß
Screenplay
Maria Blumencron
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Tibet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from Tibet about?
On the roofs of a Tibetan monastery two boys let fly a kite, but suddenly a shot rips the relaxed silence, and one of the two guys gets shot, the "Golden Boy" which is the fictitious successor to the Dalai Lama. The monks act immediately and bring him out of Tibet to secure his body. In the meantime, the Berlinese mountaineer Johanna and her Swiss friend travel to the monastery to stay there for some days...
Who directed Escape from Tibet?
Escape from Tibet was directed by Maria Blumencron.
Who stars in Escape from Tibet?
The principal cast of Escape from Tibet includes Hannah Herzsprung, Sangay Jäger, David Lee McInnis, Yangzom Brauen, Carlos Leal.
When was Escape from Tibet released and how long is it?
Escape from Tibet was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Tibet?
Escape from Tibet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).
