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The Monk and the Gun

2023 · 107 min

A gentle, wry fable that unfolds slowly, blending quiet humour with a thoughtful look at change and tradition.

Tagline: Once upon a time in Bhutan...
Overview: An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, satirical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, politics, trauma, identity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
politics
trauma
identity
family
Places: countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none