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Shambhala

Shambhala

2024Movie⏱️ 2h 30m
Drama
7.1
IMDB Rating
1,628 votes

In a Himalayan polyandrous village, pregnant PEMA faces scrutiny as her husband vanishes. With her monk brother-in-law, her de facto spouse, she seeks him in the wild, unraveling her own self-discovery along the journey

Director
Min Bahadur Bham
Writers
Min Bahadur Bham, Abinash Bikram Shah
Stars
Thinley Lhamo, Sonam Topden, Tenzing Dalha
Release Date
September 13, 2024
Language
Tibetan, Nepali
Country
Nepal, France, Norway, Hong Kong, Turkey, Taiwan, United States, Qatar
🏆 3
Wins
🎯 12
Nominations
💬 14
Reviews
📋 1.2K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
Thinley Lhamo
as Pema
Sonam Topden
Sonam Topden
as Karma
Tenzing Dalha
Tenzing Dalha
as Tashi
👤
Karma Wangyal Gurung
as Dawa
Karma Shakya
Karma Shakya
as Ram Sir
👤
Loten Namling
as Rinpoche
👤
Tsering Choeble Towa
as Tashi's Friend
👤
Tsering Lhamo Gurung
as Tashi's Friend's Wife
👤
Tsering Choden
as Pema's Mother
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Phurba Tsepten Gurung
as Pema's Father

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Production
Ape&Bjørn, Shooney Films

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Visual Treat!
by anniebhat2025-03-04
9/10

"A beautifully crafted film with stunning cinematography and a compelling story. The character development, especially of the female lead and the monk brother-in-law, is exceptional. Despite its 2.5-hour runtime, not once did I feel bored-the narrative remains engaging throughout. I had the chance to watch this at the Bengaluru International Film Festival, and I'm so glad I picked it over the many options available. The direction is masterful, blending emotion and depth effortlessly. A truly immersive experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. Well worth watching and hig..."

💡 Did You Know?

Official submission of Nepal for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025.

📖 Synopsis

In a Himalayan polyandrous village, pregnant PEMA faces scrutiny as her husband vanishes. With her monk brother-in-law, her de facto spouse, she seeks him in the wild, unraveling her own self-discovery along the journey