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Synopsis:
The true story of arrogant Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, whose World War Two friendship with the 14-year-old Dalai Lama in Tibet teaches him humility and the meaning of inner peace. Epic and overlong drama which is saved in part by the sheer magnificence of the scenery and the inspirational story, starring a miscast Brad Pitt, alongside David Thewlis and BD Wong
Cast:
Brad Pitt as Heinrich Harrer, David Thewlis as Peter Aufschnaiter, BD Wong as Ngawang Jigme, Lhakpa Tsamchoe as Pema Lhaki, Mako as Kungo Tsarong, Danny Denzongpa as Regent, Mako Jamyang, Victor Wong as Chinese 'Amban', Ingeborga Dapkunaite as Ingrid Harrer, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk as Dalai Lama (Aged 14), Jetsun Pema, Ama Ashe Dongtse, Sonam Wangchuck, Dorjee Tsering, Ric Young, Ngawang Chojor, Duncan Fraser, Benedick Blythe
Credits:
Jean-Jacques Annaud - Director, Producer, Heinrich Harrer - Scriptwriter, Becky Johnston - Scriptwriter, Michael Besman - Executive-Producer, Richard B. Goodwin - Executive-Producer, David Nichols - Executive-Producer, Diane Summers - Executive-Producer, John H. Williams - Producer, Iain Smith - Producer

