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The Cup
Why this pick
Like Lunana, this gentle Himalayan story finds humor, warmth, and quiet spiritual perspective in a remote community, with a compassionate focus on everyday people adapting to change.
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MOVIE2019 1h 50m BTN
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
This tender, low-key connection between lonely people shares Lunana’s patient pacing, gently observant humor, and faith in small encounters to restore purpose.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
A teacher struggling for inspiration travels to the most remote school in the world. It takes being so far away to understand the importance of his work... and to appreciate the value of yak dung!
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Sherab Dorji
Ugyen Dorji
Oriana Chen
Extra
Tshering Dorji
Singye
Kelden Lhamo Gurung
Saldon
Ugyen Norbu Lhendup
Michen
Sonam Tashi
Tandin
Pem Zam
Pem Zam