The Saltmen of Tibet

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Release DateApril 25, 1997
Runtime1h 48m
StatusReleased
LanguagesGerman, Tibetan
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The Saltmen of Tibet

Synopsis

Four men from a nomadic Tibetan tribe undertake their annual, ritualistic pilgrimage to a sacred salt lake. Salt gathered in this traditional fashion will be sold to provide the economic livelihood of the tribe for the coming year. The journey, necessary for the group's survival, also incorporates a number of rituals necessary for their culture to survive in the modern world.

Cast & Crew

Director

Ulrike Koch

Featured Cast

Margen

Old Mother

Pargen

Old Father

Zopon

Lord of the Animals

Bopsa

Novice

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