The story of Dramgyen; The Lute is a short film based on a new Tibetan immigrant family. It is about the trepidation's of a simple family trying to adjust their lives in the western society.


Both parents coming from a musician background are unable to secure a good life in the west. They are unable to find "good" jobs.


Kelsang, the only daughter of the family happens to be another musical prodigy (in traditional Tibetan instrument). Her father disapproves of her choice.


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Lobsang Gyatso : Father

Jordhen Chazotsang : Teacher

Yangzom Nangtsetsang: Mother

Tashi Lhazom : Daughter

DRAMGYEN: THE LUTE

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CAST LIST

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TECHNICAL NOTES

Shot on: Arri SR2 16mm

Negative: Fuji

Location sound:

Filed Mic: Sennheiser K6

Edited: Final Cut Pro

Sound treatment: Soundtrack Pro

Tashi Wangdu: Producer

Samuel Lam : Cinematography

Daniel Libby : Location audio

Henry Amharai : Location audio

Kelsang Tsering : Art Direction

Ngawang Tharchen : Assistant camera

Kesang Doma : Costumes

Dechen : Makeup

Tashi Tsering : Grip

Mandi Gorenstein : Grip

The film is presented in Tibetan Language with English Sub-titles.

SUBTITLES

13 minutes

LENGTH