Travellers & Magicians (2003)
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 59
Fresh: 55 | Rotten: 4
Interwined tales of spiritual discovery are set against a gorgeous, evocative landscape in this pleasant, engaging import.
Average Rating: 7.7/10
Critic Reviews: 19
Fresh: 17 | Rotten: 2
Interwined tales of spiritual discovery are set against a gorgeous, evocative landscape in this pleasant, engaging import.
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Written and directed by Khyentse Norbu, Chang Hup The Gi Tril Nung (Travellers and Magicians) chronicles two parallel stories. The first belongs to Dondup (Tshewang Dendup), a bored mountain villager determined to move to the United States, and Tashi (Lhakpa Dorji), another restless soul whose journey led him to an affair and eventual conspiracy to murder. Tashi's story was related to Dondup by one of the fellow travelers trekking through the mountains on their way to an airplane headed for
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Tshewang Dendup
Dondup -
Lhakpa Dorji
Tashi -
Sonam Kinga
The Monk -
Sonam Lhamo
Sonam -
Deki Yangzom
Deki -
Gomchen Penjore
Agay -
Dasho Adab Sangye
Sonam's Father -
Ap Dochu
Apple Seller -
Jigme Drukpa
Phunsok -
Namgay Dorjee
Karma -
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All Critics (66) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (55) | Rotten (5) | DVD (6)
Pretty enough, but one kind of hopes for a little magic in a movie with "magicians" in its title.
Top CriticIt's a leisurely yet resonant film that reinforces the power of cinematic storytelling.
Mainly notable for its exoticism and gorgeous scenery.
Refreshingly quiet and thoughtful.
Gloriously photographed, captivatingly acted and percolating with surprises.
Dondup is the make-or-break role here, and he nails it.
For Norbu, filmmaking has become his form of thangka painting
My first Bhutanese (Bhutanian?) film, it's a coming-to-America tale, filled with lovely clichés that are overwritten by a strong sense of authenticity.
There is much more to Travellers & Magicians than a mere travelogue, and the journey is well worth the price of admission.
All Norbu's posturing for a greater spiritual meaning never materialized, though it still looms as an assured work.
With its spiritual underpinnings and scenic splendor, the film casts a distinctive top-of-the-world spell.
It's a disappointment to report that Bhutanese filmdom is not off to a good start.
A gentle challenge to the all-American delusion that every citizen of a foreign land would be better off here.
Pleasant and often beautiful.
It will probably not be long remembered, but it charms and entertains in the moment, at least.
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Foreign Titles
- Von Reisenden und Magiern (DE)
- Travelers and Magicians (Travellers and Magicians) (UK)
[font=Century Gothic]"Travellers and Magicians" is a beautiful movie that has all the resonance of a public service announcement, arguing against free will and for constrained duty. Yes, children should care for their parents in their old age(but no extended families or government safety net in Bhutan?) but the younger generation need to live their own lives, finding a balance in the bargain. Worst of all, the character of the monk lends a dogmatic feel to the themes. But the movie does make a great case for patience when using mass transit.[/font]