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6.3 / 10(7 votes)IMDb20121h 45mSwitzerland, Germany, India

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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Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Maria Blumencron

Screenplay & Story

Karl-Dietmar Möller-Naß, Maria Blumencron

Department Leadership Roster

Maria Blumencron

Director

Karl-Dietmar Möller-Naß

Screenplay

Maria Blumencron

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

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.).