A human interest story and cultural odyssey rolled into one, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a boy monk living in the remote Mustang District in Nepal, as he undertakes a pilgrimage for his gravely ill grandmother. The story explores universal themes such as life, death and the afterlife in the unique setting of a remote village located amongst the majestic Himalayas, and climaxes with a sky burial, a funerary custom in which the deceased is fed to vultures. Join us on this journey which is both intriguing and enlightening as we unravel the mysteries behind Tibetan Buddhism and one of the most unexplored cultures of the world.
