Dreaming Lhasa
Synopsis
Karma, a Tibetan filmmaker from New York, goes to Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama's exile headquarters in northern India, to make a documentary about former political prisoners who have escaped from Tibet. She wants to reconnect with her roots but is also escaping a deteriorating relationship back home.One of Karma's interviewees is Dhondup, an enigmatic ex-monk who has just escaped from Tibet. He confides in her that his real reason for coming to India is to fulfill his dying mother's last wish, to deliver a charm box to a long-missing resistance fighter. Karma finds herself unwittingly falling in love with Dhondup even as she is sucked into the passion of his quest, which becomes a journey into Tibet's fractured past and a voyage of self-discovery
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
DREAMING LHASA - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jampa Kalsang Tamang
Dhondup
Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso
Karma
Tenzin Jigme
Jigme
Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang
Loga
Tsering Topgyal Phurpatsang
Tse Topgyal
Tenzin Wangdrak
Ghen Rabga
Lobsang Choedon
Dekyi
Sonam Phuntsok
Penjor
Tsering Ngodup
Lee
Jampa Choephell
Tenzin
Tsultrim Dolma
The Oracle
Sonam Wangdu
Travel Agent
Lobsang Wangyal
Long-haired Sweater Seller
Ngawang Lodoe
Monk Attendant
Tashi Dolma Rubling
Ghen Rabga's Granddaughter
Tshering Dorji
Hunger Striker Wangpo
Tsering Dorjee Bawa
Receptionist
Sherab Sangpo
Old Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$478K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tenzing Sonam
- Original Score
- TECHUNG, Andy Spence
- Original Title
- Dreaming Lhasa
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tibetan
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $22K
- Production Studios
- HanWay Films, White Crane Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin
Tenzing Sonam
TECHUNG, Andy Spence
Ranjan Palit
Paul Dosaj
Ritu Sarin, Raj Singh, Richard Gere, Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Tenzing Sonam
Director
Ritu Sarin
Director
Ritu Sarin
Producer
TECHUNG
Original Music Composer
Paul Dosaj
Editor
Andy Spence
Original Music Composer
Tenzing Sonam
Writer
Ranjan Palit
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dreaming Lhasa.
Similar Titles to Dreaming Lhasa
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
5.5
6.4
5.9
7.3
5.0
6.5
3.5
3.5
6.3
6.2
10.0
7.0
5.9
6.1
More Like Dreaming Lhasa
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dreaming Lhasa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dreaming Lhasa about?
Karma, a Tibetan filmmaker from New York, goes to Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama's exile headquarters in northern India, to make a documentary about former political prisoners who have escaped from Tibet. She wants to reconnect with her roots but is also escaping a deteriorating relationship back home.One of Karma's interviewees is Dhondup, an enigmatic ex-monk who has just escaped from Tibet. He confides in her that his real reason for coming to India is to fulfill his dying mother's last wish, to deliver a charm box to a long-missing resistance fighter. Karma finds herself unwittingly falling in love with Dhondup even as she is sucked into the passion of his quest, which becomes a journey into Tibet's fractured past and a voyage of self-discovery
Who directed Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa was directed by Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin.
Who stars in Dreaming Lhasa?
The principal cast of Dreaming Lhasa includes Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso, Tenzin Jigme, Phuntsok Namgyal Dumkhang, Tsering Topgyal Phurpatsang.
When was Dreaming Lhasa released and how long is it?
Dreaming Lhasa was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dreaming Lhasa?
Dreaming Lhasa had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $22K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dreaming Lhasa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreaming Lhasa was composed by TECHUNG, Andy Spence.