The Silent Holy Stones (2005)
Overview
A young Tibetan monk goes back home for the New Year's celebrations. Fascinated by television, he wants to bring his family's television to the monastery to show it to his master.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | bo |
| Popularity | 0.531 |
Directed By
Pema Tseden
Crew
Sonthar Gyal
Pema Tseden
Pema Tseden
Du Jie
Dukar Tserang
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