Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom · LeviOsa

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom · LeviOsa

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2019·PG-13

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Drama1h 49m

🍅98%

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98%

Tomatometer

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88%

Popcornmeter

7.4

TMDB

Storyline

A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.

Trailers

6 videos

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom trailer thumbnail

Official Trailer

UK Trailer

UK Trailer

The Heart is Humble

The Heart is Humble

Song of the Yak

Song of the Yak

Leaves for Toilet Paper

Leaves for Toilet Paper

Trailer

Trailer

Details

DirectorPawo Choyning Dorji

ReleasedNov 16, 2019

StatusReleased

Original languageDzongkha

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guidePG-13US

Studios

Dangphu Dingphu: a 3 Pigs Production

Huanxi Media

Cast

Sherab Dorji

Sherab Dorji

Ugyen Dorji

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Michen

Keldon Lhamo Gurung

Keldon Lhamo Gurung

Saldon

Pem Zam

Pem Zam

Pem Zam

Chimi Dem

Pema

Kunzang Wangdi

Asha Gup Jinpa

Tshering Dorji

Tshering Dorji

Singye

Sangay Lham

Kencho

Oriana Chen

Extra

Dophu

Phurba

Art Finch

Sydney Bartender

Dorji Om

Education Secretary

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

9 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is a simple story with a big heart -- and a reminder of film's ability to communicate universal truths across international borders.”

98% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Wendy Ide

RTObserver (UK)Mar 12, 2023

The story behind Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is almost as heartwarming as the tale that it tells...

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Kevin Maher

RTThe Times (UK)Mar 10, 2023

It’s reassuringly familiar and nicely done.

S

Sahir Avik D'souza

RTTime OutMar 10, 2023

[This] coming-of-age story is sweet and warm, if a bit predictable.

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Silvi Vann-Wall

RTScreenHubOct 6, 2026

Beautiful scenery aside, it’s a really timeless tale about the old versus the new that everyone can relate to.

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Information

Title

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

Released

Nov 16, 2019

Rated

PG-13

Region of Origin

Bhutan, China

Original Audio

Dzongkha

Runtime

1h 49m

Status

Released

Studios

Dangphu Dingphu: a 3 Pigs Production, Huanxi Media

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