Becoming Who I Was (2017)
‘The memories of my past are fading away. What’s going to become of me?’
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.
Cast
- Angdu Padma - Himself
- Rigzin Urgain - Himself
Keywords
buddhism, buddhist monk, tibet, reincarnation, relationship, journey, rinpoche
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Becoming Who I Was about?
- 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.
- Who directed Becoming Who I Was?
- Becoming Who I Was was directed by Moon Chang-yong, Jeon Jin.
- Who stars in Becoming Who I Was?
- Becoming Who I Was stars Angdu Padma, Rigzin Urgain.
- How long is Becoming Who I Was?
- Becoming Who I Was has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Becoming Who I Was?
- Becoming Who I Was is a Documentary film.
- Where was Becoming Who I Was produced?
- Becoming Who I Was was produced in South Korea.