Travellers and Magicians (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2003, Travellers and Magicians is a drama and adventure film directed by Khyentse Norbu, running about 108 minutes. “The bitter and the sweet of temporary things.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young government official, named Dondup, who is smitten with America (he even has a denim gho) dreams of escaping there while stuck in a beautiful but isolated village. He hopes to connect in the U.S. with a visa out of the country. He misses the one bus out of town to Thimphu, however, and is forced to hitchhike and walk along the Lateral Road to the west, accompanied by an apple seller, a Buddhist monk with his ornate, dragon-headed dramyin, a drunk, a widowed rice paper maker, and his beautiful daughter, Sonam.
Who’s in it. Travellers and Magicians stars Tshewang Dendup as Dondup, Sonam Lhamo as Sonam, Dasho Adab Sangye as Sonam's father and Ap Dochu as Appleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Travellers and Magicians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Travellers and Magicians page.
If you liked it. Fans of Travellers and Magicians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Travellers and Magicians (2003)?
- In US, Travellers and Magicians is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Travellers and Magicians worth watching?
- Travellers and Magicians holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Travellers and Magicians?
- Travellers and Magicians stars Tshewang Dendup, Sonam Lhamo, Dasho Adab Sangye, Ap Dochu and Sonam Kinga.
- When was Travellers and Magicians released?
- Travellers and Magicians was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.