State of Statelessness (2024)
4.2 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 46min
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- Synopsis:
"State of Statelessness", the first-ever Tibetan-language anthology feature film, comprises four short segments directed by Tibetan filmmakers living in exile in India, America and Vietnam. Each film delves into the profound themes of statelessness and migration, and captures the poignant realities of Tibetans scattered across the globe. In one story, a Tibetan father in Vietnam shares with his young daughter how the Mekong River, starting in his homeland, flows into the sea in their new country. In another, two sisters come together in a bittersweet reunion to cremate their late mother, only to find that years of separation have woven complex predicaments that they must struggle to untangle. The third film follows Sonam, who is in the midst of recovering from a family tragedy, when a visit by a long-lost school friend from America forces him and his wife to confront the fragility of their lives. In the final tale, a son returns to his deceased father's home in Dharamshala, where he experiences a glimpse into his past and stumbles upon a secret that challenges his understanding of his heritage and identity. - Actors:
- Tenzin Choegyal, Thupten Dhargay, Kalsang Dolma, Oanh Kieu, Nguyen Phuong Linh, Tenzin Norbu, Tenzin Pema, Tenzin Phuntsok, Phi Nhung Nguyen Thi, Tenzin Tseten
- Directors:
- Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang, Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam, Sonam Tseten
- Producers:
- Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Yodon Thonden
- Writers:
- Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang, Tenzing Sonam, Sonam Tseten
- Aka:
- Sathai Lewang
- Genres:
- Drama