Hema Hema
ཧེ་མ་ཧེ་མ།
“Sing Me a Song While I Wait”
Synopsis
The dazzling new film from Bhutanese lama and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu (The Cup, Travellers and Magicians) chronicles a sacred jungle ritual whose masked, anonymous participants seek after complete self-knowledge — or descend into thievery, violation, and murder.
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Tshering Dorji
Expressionless / The Bard
Sadon Lhamo
Red Wrathful / Hideous
Thinley Dorji
Lha Karpo
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Deer / Serene Mask
Zhou Xun
Daughter
Tshewang Dendup
Dragon
Tenzin Dolma
Agay
Jamyang Dorji
Dead Man
Jigme Drukpa
Gold Face Musician
Xin Liang
Modern Dancer
Rinchen Namgayel
Goose
Pema Namtruel
Yamaraj
Gomchen Pema
Peacock
Tandin Sonam
Atsara
Kelsang Tobgay
Guard Leader
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khyentse Norbu
- Screenplay & Story
- Khyentse Norbu
- Original Score
- Ahrix, Gary Azukx Dyson, Matilda Perks
- Original Title
- ཧེ་མ་ཧེ་མ།
- Country of Origin
- Bhutan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Dzongkha
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Tsong Tsong Ma Productions, Dewathang Talkie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khyentse Norbu
Khyentse Norbu
Ahrix, Gary Azukx Dyson, Matilda Perks
Jigme Tenzing
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Department Leadership Roster
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Producer
Khyentse Norbu
Director
Khyentse Norbu
Writer
Jigme Tenzing
Director of Photography
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Editor
Ahrix
Original Music Composer
Gary Azukx Dyson
Original Music Composer
Matilda Perks
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hema Hema
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hema Hema about?
The dazzling new film from Bhutanese lama and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu (The Cup, Travellers and Magicians) chronicles a sacred jungle ritual whose masked, anonymous participants seek after complete self-knowledge — or descend into thievery, violation, and murder.
Who directed Hema Hema?
Hema Hema was directed by Khyentse Norbu.
Who stars in Hema Hema?
The principal cast of Hema Hema includes Tshering Dorji, Sadon Lhamo, Thinley Dorji, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhou Xun.
When was Hema Hema released and how long is it?
Hema Hema was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Hema Hema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hema Hema was composed by Ahrix, Gary Azukx Dyson, Matilda Perks.