Becoming Who I Was

"‘The memories of my past are fading away. What’s going to become of me?’"

May 24 2017 N/A 1h 35m
Documentary

Angdu is no ordinary boy. Indeed, in a past life he was a venerated Buddhist master. His village already treats him like a saint as a result. The village doctor, who has taken the boy under his wing, prepares him to be able to pass on his wisdom. Alas, Tibet, Angdu’s former homeland and the centre of his faith, lies far away from his current home in the highlands of Northern India. On top of that, the conflict between China and Tibet makes the prospect of a trip there even more daunting. Undeterred by these harsh facts, the duo set off for their destination on foot, accompanied by questions of friendship and the nature of life. With its narrative approach steeped in a serene sense of concentration, this documentary film, composed over a period of eight years, stands as a fundamental experience in its own right.

Plot

After a Buddhist boy in the highlands of northern India discovers that he is the reincarnation of a centuries-old Tibetan monk, his godfather takes him on a journey to discover his past.

Written by

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Directed by

Moon Chang-Yong, Jeon Jin

Cast

Rinpoche Atak, Dzesdan Disket, Lundup Jigmet

Crew

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Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Atnine Film

Languages

Awards

7 wins & 4 nominations

Trailers
Becoming Who I Was Trailer #1 (2017) | Filmweb Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
267
Average Rating
8.1 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
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