Unmistaken Child

"In search of a lifetime"

Jun 7 2009 Not Rated 1h 42m
Documentary

In Nepal, a venerable monk, Geshe Lama Konchog, dies and one of his disciples, a youthful monk named Tenzin Zopa, searches for his master's reincarnation. The film follows his search to the Tsum Valley where he finds a young boy of the right age who uncannily responds to Konchog's possessions. Is this the reincarnation of the master? After the boy passes several tests, Tenzin takes him to meet the Dali Lama. Will the parents agree to let the boy go to the monastery, and, if so, how will the child respond? Central to the film is the relationship the child develops with Tenzin.

Plot

In Nepal, a venerable monk, Geshe Lama Konchog, dies and one of his disciples, a youthful monk named Tenzin Zopa, searches for his master's reincarnation. The film follows his search to the Tsum Valley where he finds a young boy of the right age who uncannily responds to Konchog's possessions. Is this the reincarnation of the master? After the boy passes several tests, Tenzin takes him to meet the Dalai Lama. Will the parents agree to let the boy go to the monastery, and, if so, how will the child respond? Central to the film is the relationship the child develops with Tenzin.

Written by

Ilil Alexander, Nati Baratz

Directed by

Nati Baratz

Cast

Tenzin Zopa

Crew

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Production Countries

Israel

Production Companies

Samsara Films

Languages

, English

Awards

11 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
827
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA