The Monk and the Gun

The Monk and the Gun

7.3

Oct 17 2023

2h 47m

Comedy, Drama

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.

Tandin Wangchuk

Tandin Wangchuk

Tashi

Tandin Sonam

Tandin Sonam

Benji

Deki Lhamo

Deki Lhamo

Tshomo

Pema Zangmo Sherpa

Pema Zangmo Sherpa

Tshering Yangden

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