

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Original Title: “ལུང་ནག་ན”
“Find what you seek in a place you never expected”
Overview
A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.
Top Cast

Sherab Dorji
Ugyen Dorji

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup
Michen

Keldon Lhamo Gurung
Saldon

Pem Zam
Pem Zam
Chimi Dem
Pema
Kunzang Wangdi
Asha Gup Jinpa

Tshering Dorji
Singye
Sangay Lham
Kencho
Oriana Chen
Extra
Dophu
Phurba
Art Finch
Sydney Bartender
Dorji Om
Education Secretary
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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