The Horse Thief
Devout Buddhists, Norbu and Dolma live with their young son Tashi in a clan in Tibet. Norbu is a highwayman. After Norbu is charged with stealing from the temple, he and his family are banished. Impoverished and marginalized, they can do little when their beloved son becomes ill. Tashi dies of a fever. After a second son is born, Norbu focuses his every action on keeping this child alive, seeking re-admission to the clan for his wife and child, then risking all to save them from isolation and starvation in winter.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 盗马贼 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | China |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Tian Zhuangzhuang |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (52 votes) |
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Tian Zhuangzhuang constructs the film as a visual poem, relying on the documentary precision of rituals and harsh daily life. He explores the indivisible bond between humans, land, faith, and community, where every action is a prayer or a transgression.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of immersion into a different existential rhythm. The film’s power lies in its silent spaces and ceremonial chants, which speak volumes beyond dialogue. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tian Zhuangzhuang
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Watch in complete silence, ideally at night, to fully absorb its meditative pace.
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