State of Statelessness

Overview

The father, who “ran, ran, and flew” from the source of the Mekong River, sings to his young daughter. Yangchen, who lives in India, meets with her sister, who has returned from France for their mother’s funeral, and reveals the wounds she could not share with their parents. After a brief encounter with his old friend Jigdal, who has come from America, Thangka artist Sonam suddenly feels as though his simple life is too shabby. And Tenzin who lives in Wisconsin arrives in Dharamsala, where he spent his childhood, carrying his father’s ashes.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 16, 2026

Original language

Tibetan

Countries

India

Production

Drung Films

Cast

Kalsang Dolma,Tenzin Choegyal,Tenzin Phuntsok,Tenzin Tseten,Lê Phương Linh,Thupten Dhargay,Tenor Sharlo,Pema Tenzin

Director

Sonam Tseten,Tenzin Tsetan Choklay,Ritu Sarin,Tenzing Sonam,Tsering Tashi Gyalthang

Producer

Tenzin Tsetan Choklay,Yodon Thonden

Cinematography

Tenzin Kalden

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt33377309