Escape from Tibet (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, Escape from Tibet is a drama film directed by Maria Blumencron, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. On the roofs of a Tibetan monastery two boys let fly a kite, but suddenly a shot rips the relaxed silence, and one of the two guys gets shot, the "Golden Boy" which is the fictitious successor to the Dalai Lama. The monks act immediately and bring him out of Tibet to secure his body. In the meantime, the Berlinese mountaineer Johanna and her Swiss friend travel to the monastery to stay there for some days...
Who’s in it. Escape from Tibet stars Hannah Herzsprung as Johanna, Sangay Jäger as Tempa, David Lee McInnis as Tashi and Yangzom Brauen as Dolma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Escape from Tibet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from Tibet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Tibet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Tibet (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from Tibet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape from Tibet worth watching?
- Escape from Tibet holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from Tibet?
- Escape from Tibet stars Hannah Herzsprung, Sangay Jäger, David Lee McInnis, Yangzom Brauen and Carlos Leal.
- When was Escape from Tibet released?
- Escape from Tibet was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.