Tharlo (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tharlo is a 2016 drama directed by Pema Tseden. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $161,229 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Pema Tseden
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Unknown language
- Studio
- Icarus Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tharlo About?
The premise of Tharlo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A chance encounter in a rural barbershop unexpectedly alters Tharlo's life, leading him to abandon his flock in pursuit of freedom and adventure with a mysterious stranger. As they travel together, the initial allure of love gives way to deception and betrayal. Ultimately, Tharlo must face the difficult truths of a world far removed from his peaceful homeland and the simple life he once knew.
Tharlo Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Tharlo
Directed by Pema Tseden.
- Director Pema Tseden
Tharlo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tharlo 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
6 ratings
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Tharlo Plot Summary
What happens in Tharlo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As “Ponytail” Tharlo (Shide Nyima), a modest sheep herder with a distinctive hairstyle, ventures into town to fulfill police chief Dorje (Tashi)‘s requirement for an ID card photograph, he unexpectedly encounters Yangtso (Yang Shik Tso), a lively young hairdresser who perfectly embodies the essence of modernity. Her striking short hair and rebellious attitude leave Tharlo both perplexed and fascinated. The flirtatious advances from Yangtso and her suggestion for them to embark on a journey together bring a flicker of excitement to Tharlo’s otherwise simple life. Following a night of festivities at a karaoke bar, he finds himself enveloped in her carefree charm.
Full summary
The whole story of Tharlo, scene by scene
Tharlo Box Office
Tharlo grossed $161,229 worldwide. $17,091 came from the US and Canada and $144,138 (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$161.2K
- US & Canada
- $17.1K
- International
- $144.1K
Tharlo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tharlo.
How Well Do You Know Tharlo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Tharlo's trademark hairstyle?
Tharlo Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Tharlo, le berger tibétain” and “塔洛”.
- Also known as
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- Tharlo, le berger tibétain
- 塔洛
- 타를로
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Tharlo FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tharlo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tharlo?
Tharlo runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Tharlo released?
Tharlo was released on September 28, 2016.
Who directed Tharlo?
Tharlo was directed by Pema Tseden.
More films by Pema Tseden How much did Tharlo make at the box office?
Tharlo grossed $161,229 worldwide ($17,091 domestic, $144,138 international).
How is Tharlo rated?
Tharlo has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Tharlo have a post-credit scene?
No. Tharlo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tharlo in?
The original language of Tharlo is Unknown language.
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