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OLO, the Boy from Tibet

2012·Movie
1h 48min

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OLO, the Boy from Tibet fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

What is a country? What is culture? What is it to live?

A 6-year-old Tibetan boy leaves his family and flees to a refugee camp in northern India.
Tibetan RefugeeComing-of-Age StorySpiritual JourneyCultural DisplacementFamily SeparationSocial CommentaryEmotional ResonanceRefugee Camp

Crew

Directed by:
Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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How long is OLO, the Boy from Tibet?

1 h 48 min

OLO, the Boy from Tibet runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is OLO, the Boy from Tibet in?

JapaneseTibetan

It was made in Japanese, with some Tibetan. Produced in Japan.