River

River
河
Dir. by Sonthar Gyal
2015. 94 min. DCP. Color.

In Tibetan, with English subtitles

The rich complexity of human relationships is central to this story of a young girl, her father, and his father, who each long to strengthen their bonds, but find themselves fighting the weight of personal and national histories. Tibetan writer-Director Sonthar Gyal (The Sun-Beaten Path) makes breathtaking use of the Tibetan plains and mountains as an epic backdrop to this intimate family drama.

Part of the series China Onscreen Biennial.