The Red Phallus (2018): Cast & Plot
The Red Phallus is a 2018 drama directed by Tashi Gyeltshen, starring Tshering Euden as Sangay, Dorji Gyeltshen and Singye. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Tashi Gyeltshen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Dzongkha - Studio
- Studio 108
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Red Phallus About?
The premise of The Red Phallus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sangai, a teenage girl in a remote Bhutanese village, lives with her father, a craftsman who creates wooden phalluses believed to possess mystical properties. He also performs as a clown at local festivals, wearing a distinctive red mask. Sangai begrudgingly delivers these phalluses to their neighbors, but finds herself pursued by masked men during her journeys through the hills. As the father grapples with concerns about his legacy, conflict and tension arise between him and Sangai, who is also involved in a secret relationship with a married man.
The Red Phallus Themes & Keywords
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The Red Phallus Cast & Characters
Tshering Euden leads the cast as Sangay, with Dorji Gyeltshen as Ap Atsara and Singye as Passa. Directed by Tashi Gyeltshen; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tashi Gyeltshen
- Tshering Euden as Sangay
- Dorji Gyeltshen as Ap Atsara
- Singye as Passa
- Phub Wangmo as Old woman
Also Starring in The Red Phallus
· 5 more- Choten Wangchuk School principal
- Sangay Lhamo Passa's wife
- Gyem Tshering Passa's son
- Rada Wangmo Passa's daughter
- Tshomo Aum Zam
The Red Phallus Plot Summary
What happens in The Red Phallus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tshering Euden plays [Sangay], a 16-year-old high school student who lives with her widowed and controlling father, Dorji Gyeltshen as Ap Atsara, a performer who entertains bazaar crowds by embodying the sacred festival character Atsara and who also carves wooden phalli for rituals. The story centers on a girl intensely aware of the strain between tradition and her own budding desires, a tension that is amplified by the small world she inhabits where reputation and duty hold strong sway.
Full summary
The whole story of The Red Phallus, scene by scene
The Red Phallus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Red Phallus.
How Well Do You Know The Red Phallus?
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 the name of the 16-year-old protagonist?
The Red Phallus Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “赤色陽物” and “红色欲望”.
- Also known as
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- 赤色陽物
- 红色欲望
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The Red Phallus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Red Phallus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Red Phallus?
The Red Phallus runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Red Phallus released?
The Red Phallus was released on October 6, 2018.
Who directed The Red Phallus?
The Red Phallus was directed by Tashi Gyeltshen.
Who is in the cast of The Red Phallus?
The Red Phallus stars Tshering Euden as Sangay, Dorji Gyeltshen as Ap Atsara and Singye as Passa, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Red Phallus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Red Phallus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Red Phallus in?
The original language of The Red Phallus is Dzongkha.
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