Name: Dao ma zei
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988-01-06
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Rigzin Tseshang, Jiji Dan, Daiba

A fascinating window into the world of Tibetan tribal life. Beautifully shot with stunning locations. The narrative is a little weak, but makes up for it visually. One draw back is a few scenes of animal cruelty. These images are what stayed with me most and unfortunately let down the movie.

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