The Next Guardian 2018
7.6 / 10
The Next Guardian
Two Bhutanese teenagers must choose between their dreams and caring for a Buddhist temple that has been in their family for generations.
Two Bhutanese teenagers must choose between their dreams and caring for a Buddhist temple that has been in their family for generations.
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Release Date:
Aug 23, 2018 (Bhutan,Hungary,Netherlands)
Run Time:
1hr 15`
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Original Language:
Dzongkha
Production Countries:
Bhutan,Hungary,Netherlands
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Released
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