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Himalaya (2001): Cast & Ratings

Himalaya (2001) movie poster

Himalaya is a 2001 adventure drama directed by Eric Valli, starring Thilen Lhondup and Gurgon Kyap. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Metascore
73
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Himalaya (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Eric Valli
Genres
Adventure , Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Himalaya About?

The premise of Himalaya without spoilers.

A reserved Korean businessman undertakes a challenging expedition through the Himalayas, carrying the cremated remains of a Nepali worker back to his homeland. During the arduous journey across the breathtaking mountain landscape, he encounters diverse communities and confronts his own personal beliefs, ultimately experiencing a profound sense of self-discovery and connection to the natural world.

Himalaya Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • nepal
  • buddhism
  • himalayas
  • salt
  • caravan
  • trade
  • grain
  • journey
  • lama
  • widow
  • village
  • monk
+34 more
  • survival
  • snowstorm
  • relic
  • superstition
  • camp
  • musician
  • pilgrim
  • prayer
  • banner
  • monastery
  • astrology
  • village chief
  • bow and arrow
  • ceremony
  • single mother
  • yak
  • rite
  • death
  • tradition
  • ritual
  • remote
  • rural setting
  • cattle
  • stubbornness
  • buddhist
  • tibetan traditions
  • wisdom
  • rivalry
  • hate
  • blizzard
  • divination
  • generational conflict
  • mountain
  • mountain ridge
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Cast & crew

Himalaya Cast

Thilen Lhondup leads the cast, with Gurgon Kyap. Directed by Eric Valli.

From the director

More from Eric Valli

More films directed by Eric Valli: The Trail and Himalaya.

Full filmography
Ratings

Himalaya Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Himalaya 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Videos

Himalaya Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Himalaya.

Himalaya (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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FAQ

Himalaya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Himalaya, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Himalaya?

Himalaya runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Himalaya released?

Himalaya was released on May 25, 2001.

Who directed Himalaya?

Himalaya was directed by Eric Valli.

More films by Eric Valli

Who is in the cast of Himalaya?

Himalaya stars Thilen Lhondup and Gurgon Kyap.

How is Himalaya rated?

Himalaya has 7.4/10 on IMDb and 73 on Metacritic.

Does Himalaya have a post-credit scene?

No. Himalaya has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Himalaya in?

The original language of Himalaya is Korean.

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