A Song for the Snow Lion

As the Himalayan glaciers vanish, a cellist and a Bhutanese folk singer come together across cultures and generations to honour an ancient story passed down through the ages, and to help protect the sacred mountains and glaciers that inspired it.

Cast

Pawo Choyning Dorji

as Self

Keldon Lhamo Gurung

as Self

Yo-Yo Ma

as Self

Kinley Karma Lhazing

as Self

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