Year: 1997
Runtime: 108 mins
Language: German
Director: Ulrike Koch
Four men from a nomadic Tibetan tribe embark on their yearly, ritualistic pilgrimage to a sacred salt lake. The salt they collect in this ancient way is sold to sustain the tribe’s economy for the coming year. The trek, vital for their survival, includes many cultural rituals that help preserve their traditions in the modern world.
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