Orphans of Tibet (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Orphans of Tibet is a documentary film directed by Julie Capel, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. Each year, groups of Tibetan children secretly flee their homeland over the Himalayas to reach schools in India founded by the government in exile. Entrusted to smugglers, they are risking their lives by illegally crossing the great Himalayan range, a towering rampart between Tibet and India. The director will take us in the Mussorie school, in North India, where two thousand four hundred children have been rescued. They have left behind their family childhood and are now considered as orphans. We will discover the itineraries of Sonam, aged nine, and Dholma, the little new girl of the school. Here in India, they are taught about Tibetan culture and will find out about the history of their country and their ancestors. Sonam and Dholma's story is that of thousands of Tibetan children. Are they orphans of a lost country or bearers of hope who will save an endangered culture?
Who’s in it. Orphans of Tibet stars Dholma and Sonam.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphans of Tibet page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphans of Tibet (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orphans of Tibet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Orphans of Tibet?
- Orphans of Tibet stars Dholma and Sonam.
- When was Orphans of Tibet released?
- Orphans of Tibet was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.