Price of Letter

Price of Letter

尤言.汪迪Ugyen WANGDI
2004
  • Bhutan
68min
Colour
  • Betacam SP
G

Price of Letter

Synopsis

The documentary follows the postal runner's letter delivery path track in the Greater Himalayas of Bhutan. Through him, the documentary introduces the yak-rearing community of Lingshi, people who live in a pristine environment. Life is difficult yet peaceful, with just the bare necessities. Despite the odds, the risk involved, and the tiring ascents and descents of the hight mountains and valleys, the postal runner will continue until retirement. Given the choice, it's home that's best, even if it takes four days to get there.