Song of Tibet

A strong, optimistic mule driver from Kangba who wins Yeshe Dolma with his steadfast affection. His heavy drinking and unreliability create instability, prompting Yeshe to seek help from her family. They marry and have a daughter, setting the stage for a love that endures even through separation.

In later years, Jiacuo is worn by years and illness. He leaves for Kangba with their daughter after the marriage falters, carrying regret for the path not taken. When he learns of his grave illness, he longs for a chance to mend what remains of his family, culminating in a funeral that brings long-awaited closure.

The young Yixizhuoma is radiant and talented, admired by Gongsa before their secret relationship leads to a son. Her life intersects with power and romance, and her choices ripple through decades later as families navigate loyalty and secrets.

The elder Yixizhuoma bears the weight of years and the consequences of past decisions. Her story spans a life of love, betrayal, and reconciliation, culminating in quiet strength and the preservation of memories for future generations.

Dazhen is the granddaughter who inherits her grandmother's stories and curiosity about the past. She serves as a bridge to the old family history, listening to revelations that illuminate the present. Her presence keeps the memory of the elders alive for Dawa.

The young master of Luoga Manor who admires Yeshe Dolma’s beauty and singing. Their secret relationship results in a son and a clandestine bond that becomes a source of conflict later as Gongsa flees Tibet with the Dalai Lama in 1959, taking Yeshe's son.

Yeshe's childhood friend who teaches her to write and sing. He later leaves the monastery to live as a secular Tibetan healer, practicing medicine and offering compassionate guidance. He returns for Jiacuo’s funeral and is honored as a Geshe in memory of their shared youth.

The young Tibetan woman who visits her grandparents and becomes the custodian of Yeshe Dolma’s stories. Inspired by the elders, she orchestrates the sensational reunion to honor Jiacuo’s dying wish.

Yeshe Dolma and Jiacuo's daughter, who grows up witnessing the fallout of adult choices and later travels with her father to Kangba. She carries the family’s memories into the next generation.