A story of love and belonging
Tashi and the Monk
In the foothills of the Himalayas, former Buddhist monk Lobsang Phuntsok raises and educates vulnerable children as a family at Jhamtse Gatsal. Enter their world through Tashi and the Monk.
2016 Emmy Winner · Outstanding Short Documentary25+ international awards
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Tashi and the Monk captured the beginning. Years later, the filmmakers returned to Jhamtse Gatsal and to Tashi’s story.
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