The Monk and the Gun
“Once upon a time in Bhutan...”
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.
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This film offers a serene, gently humorous journey through a world grappling with subtle shifts. It's a contemplative, visually rich experience that invites you to ponder the collision of ancient ways and new curiosities, all wrapped in a wonderfully whimsical and observational tone.
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