# Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)

> A reluctant Bhutanese teacher discovers purpose, belonging, and a deeper idea of happiness in an impossibly remote Himalayan village.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/440725

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Cast: Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Keldon Lhamo Gurung, Pem Zam, Chimi Dem, Kunzang Wangdi, Tshering Dorji, Sangay Lham
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10189300/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, warm, quietly funny, quiet evening, reflective afternoon

## Synopsis

A modern teacher's journey leads him to the heart of the Himalayas, where he discovers the true meaning of education and community.

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