Travelers and Magicians (2005): Ratings & Plot
Travelers and Magicians is a 2005 adventure drama directed by Khyentse Norbu. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Khyentse Norbu
- Original language
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Dzongkha - Studio
- Zeitgeist Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Travelers and Magicians About?
The premise of Travelers and Magicians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following his aspirations for an American life, Dondup finds his plans disrupted when he joins a diverse group of travelers headed to Thimphu. Along the journey, winding roads and shared stories unfold, punctuated by a poignant lesson from a wise monk. The monk recounts the cautionary tale of Tashi, a man whose disappointment with life ultimately led him down a destructive path, highlighting the importance of contentment and perspective.
Travelers and Magicians Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- road movie
- monk
- buddhist
- storytelling
- trip
- hitchhiking
- bhutan
- road trip
- magic
- buddhism
- voice over
- parallel narrative
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- telling a story
- written by director
- weaver
- story in story
- illusion
The Director of Travelers and Magicians
Directed by Khyentse Norbu.
- Director Khyentse Norbu
More from Khyentse Norbu
More films directed by Khyentse Norbu, best-rated first: The Cup, Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache, Pig at the Crossing and Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache.
Travelers and Magicians Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Travelers and Magicians 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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Travelers and Magicians Plot Summary
What happens in Travelers and Magicians 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
A young government official named Dondup longs for a life away from his picturesque yet remote village, captivated by dreams of reaching the United States. His aspirations are evident even in his choice of attire, sporting a denim gho. However, fate takes a turn when he misses the sole bus to Thimphu, compelling him to embark on a journey of hitchhiking and walking along the scenic Lateral Road toward the west. He is joined by a colorful ensemble of characters: an apple seller, a Buddhist monk carrying his intricate dragon-headed dramyin, an inebriated fellow traveler, and the widowed rice paper maker alongside his daughter Sonam.
Full summary
The whole story of Travelers and Magicians, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Travelers and Magicians?
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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Travelers and Magicians FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Travelers and Magicians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Travelers and Magicians?
Travelers and Magicians runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Travelers and Magicians released?
Travelers and Magicians was released on January 28, 2005.
Who directed Travelers and Magicians?
Travelers and Magicians was directed by Khyentse Norbu.
More films by Khyentse Norbu How is Travelers and Magicians rated?
Travelers and Magicians has 7.4/10 on IMDb and 71 on Metacritic.
Does Travelers and Magicians have a post-credit scene?
No. Travelers and Magicians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Travelers and Magicians in?
The original language of Travelers and Magicians is Dzongkha.
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