The Wall of Shadows (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2021, The Wall of Shadows is a documentary film directed by Eliza Kubarska, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the most holy of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a western expedition on East Wall of the Khumbakarna Mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?
Who’s in it. The Wall of Shadows stars Ngada Sherpa as Self, Dawa Tenzin Sherpa as Self, Jomdoe Sherpa as Self and Dmitry Golovchenko as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Wall of Shadows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wall of Shadows page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wall of Shadows (2021)?
- In GB, The Wall of Shadows is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wall of Shadows worth watching?
- The Wall of Shadows holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wall of Shadows?
- The Wall of Shadows stars Ngada Sherpa, Dawa Tenzin Sherpa, Jomdoe Sherpa, Dmitry Golovchenko and Sergey Nilov.
- When was The Wall of Shadows released?
- The Wall of Shadows was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.