The Search
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- Movie: The Search
- Chinese: 搜寻
- Director: Pema Tseden
- Writer: Pema Tseden
- Producer:
- Cinematographer: Sonthar Gyal
- Release Date: 2009
- Runtime: 117 min
- Language: Tibetan
- Country: Tibet
Plot
A film director is accompanied by his friend and a business owner, who serves as a guide, to find an actor and actress to play the roles of Prince Drime Kunden and Princess Mande Zangmo. In a village known for its Tibetan opera performance, the director finds a girl, an ideal candidate for the role of princess. Her melodious voice touches everyone. However, she decides to take the role only on the condition that the director and his friend find her ex-boyfriend, who had previously acted as the prince along with her. The director consents to her wish.
Cast
Film Festivals
- 2009 (12th) Shanghai International Film Festival - June 13th-22nd - Jin Jue Competition Films
- 2009 (62nd) Locarno International Film Festival - August 5th-15th - International Competition
- 2009 (34th) Toronto International Film Festival - September 10th-19th - Contemporary World Cinema
- 2010 (34th) Hong Kong International Film Festival - March 21st-April 6th - Chinese Renaissance
Awards
- Jury Grand Prix - 2009 (12th) Shanghai International Film Festival - June 13th-22nd
