The Monk and the Gun
“Once upon a time in Bhutan...”
2023•1h 47m•7.2•Released
ComedyDrama
An American travels to Bhutan searching for 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.
Director
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Writer
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Revenue
$2M
Languages
Dzongkha, English
Studio
Journey to the East Films, Ltd.
Cast
Tandin Wangchuk
Tashi
Tandin Sonam
Benji
Deki Lhamo
Tshomo
Pema Zangmo Sherpa
Tshering Yangden
Harry Einhorn
Ronald Coleman
Kelsang Choejay
Lama
Tandin Phubz
Phurba
Choeying Jatsho
Choephel
Yuphel Lhendup Selden
Yuphel
Phub Dorji
Ap Penjor
Tsheri Zom
Angay
Kunzang Wangmo
Ugyen Dorji
Police Officer
Pema Tenzin
Police Officer
Oddiyana Kanya Lai-Dorji
Shop Girl
Production
Company
Journey to the East Films, Ltd.
Company
Tomson Films
Company
Films Boutique
Company
Closer Media
Company
Wooden Trailer Productions
Company
N8 Studios
Company
Animandala
Company
Visions Sud Est
Company
The Jim Henson Company
Company
Dangphu Dingphu: a 3 Pigs Production
Company
CNC
Producer
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Producer
Hsu Feng
Producer
Stephanie Lai
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