The Monk and the Gun
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Bhutan, Taiwan, France · 2023
1h 46m
Director Pawo Choyning Dorji
Starring Tandin Wangchuk, Tandin Sonam, Choeying Jatsho, Deki Lhamo
Genre Drama
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In 2006, Bhutan embraces modernization with internet, television, and now the biggest change of all: democracy. To introduce voting, authorities arrange a mock election, but rural Bhutan remains skeptical. Amidst religious dominance, an election supervisor uncovers a monk's mysterious plans for election day.
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