Storyline

Four men from a nomadic Tibetan tribe undertake their annual, ritualistic pilgrimage to a sacred salt lake. Salt gathered in this traditional fashion will be sold to provide the economic livelihood of the tribe for the coming year. The journey, necessary for the group's survival, also incorporates a number of rituals necessary for their culture to survive in the modern world.

Key Information

Director Ulrike Koch
Writers Ulrike Koch
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Margen

Old Mother

Pargen

Old Father

Zopon

Lord of the Animals

Bopsa

Novice

Frequently Asked Questions

The Saltmen of Tibet was released on April 25, 1997.

The runtime of The Saltmen of Tibet is 1h 48m.

The Saltmen of Tibet is a Documentary movie.

The Saltmen of Tibet has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Saltmen of Tibet is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Saltmen of Tibet was directed by Ulrike Koch.

The main cast of The Saltmen of Tibet includes Margen, Pargen, Zopon.

The Saltmen of Tibet is originally in English.