State of Statelessness

The father, who “ran, ran, and flew” from the source of the Mekong River, sings to his young daughter. Yangchen, who lives in India, meets with her sister, who has returned from France for their mother’s funeral, and reveals the wounds she could not share with their parents. After a brief encounter with his old friend Jigdal, who has come from America, Thangka artist Sonam suddenly feels as though his simple life is too shabby. And Tenzin who lives in Wisconsin arrives in Dharamsala, where he spent his childhood, carrying his father’s ashes.

Directors

Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin, Sonam Tseten, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang

Released

January 16, 2026

Language

Tibetan