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The Monk and the Gun

By Pawo Choyning Dorji

2023

Comedy

1h47

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7.7/10

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3.2/5

Press

3.9/5

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Synopsis

An American travels into Bhutan in search of a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.

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Community Reviews

Viewers generally appreciate 'The Monk and the Gun' for its unique blend of humor and drama set against the picturesque backdrop of Bhutan. The film intriguingly explores the country's hesitant embrace of democracy through a narrative involving a monk, an American, and a sought-after rifle. While many praise the film for its beautiful landscapes and cultural insights, others find the pace slow and the subplot on elections somewhat tedious.

👍 Beautiful Bhutanese landscapes and cultural insights.

👎 Some may find the pacing slow and the political subplot tedious.

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Casting

Pawo Choyning Dorji

Pawo Choyning Dorji

Director

TA

Tandin Wangchuk

Tashi

KE

Kelsang Choejay

Lama

DE

Deki Lhamo

Tshomo

PE

Pema Zangmo Sherpa

Yangden

TA

Tandin Sonam

Benji

HA

Harry Einhorn

Ronald Coleman

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Choeying Jatsho

Choephel

TA

Tandin Phubz

Phurba

YU

Yuphel Lhendup Selden

Yuphel

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