Settlers Film Club "Journey from Zanskar"

Film Summary

The Dalai Lama has instructed two monks from Zanskar’s Stongde Monastery to do everything in their power to insure that the children are safely delivered to their 'new' life. A special showing of this newly released film will help raise funds for the children of Zanskar in Mongolia JOURNEY FROM ZANSKAR tells the heroic, remarkable tale of these monks and children: The monks carefully select the brightest, most capable children in meetings with the poorest of the poor families. The kids then must separate from fathers and mothers, grandparents and friends. At the last minute, one grandmother refuses to let her beloved granddaughter leave. The monks lead the children on foot and horseback on an arduous and dangerous five day trek. At less than 300 vertical feet from the pass the trek runs into crisis - the yaks and horses can’t navigate the deep snow. Rather than risk anyone dying, the monks insist on turning back.

To view trailer and more details of film go to www.journeyfromzanskar.com

Warrior Films Director: Frederick Marx. Narrated by Richard Gere. 90 mins Colour. For General viewing.

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