Hema Hema (2016)
The dazzling new film from Bhutanese lama and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu (The Cup, Travellers and Magicians) chronicles a sacred jungle ritual whose masked, anonymous participants seek after complete self-knowledge — or descend into thievery, violation, and murder.
Director: Khyentse Norbu
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Tshering Dorji as Expressionless / The Bard |
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Sadon Lhamo as Red Wrathful / Hideous |
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Thinley Dorji as Lha Karpo |
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Deer / Serene Mask |
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Zhou Xun as Daughter |
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Tshewang Dendup as Dragon |
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Tenzin Dolma as Agay |
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Jamyang Dorji as Dead Man |
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Jigme Drukpa as Gold Face Musician |
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Xin Liang as Modern Dancer |
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Rinchen Namgayel as Goose |
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Pema Namtruel as Yamaraj |
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Gomchen Pema as Peacock |
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Tandin Sonam as Atsara |
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Kelsang Tobgay as Guard Leader |
| Production | Pawo Choyning Dorji | Producer |
| Directing | Khyentse Norbu | Director |
| Writing | Khyentse Norbu | Writer |
| Camera | Jigme Tenzing | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Tian Zhuangzhuang | Editor |
| Sound | Ahrix | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Gary Azukx Dyson | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Matilda Perks | Original Music Composer |