Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Seen it?2019 | 109 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Sherab DorjiUgyen Dorji
- Ugyen Norbu LhendupMichen
- Keldon Lhamo GurungSaldon
- Pem ZamPem Zam
- Chimi DemPema
- Kunzang WangdiAsha Gup Jinpa
- Tshering DorjiSingye
- Sangay LhamKencho
- Oriana ChenExtra
- DophuPhurba