As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community's allegiances are split between aging chieftain Tinle (Thilen Lhondup) and rebellious young Karma (Gurgon Kyap). Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.
as Tinle
as Karma
as Pema
as Norbou / Urgien
as Passang
as Labrang
as Jampa
as Rabkie
as Tundup
as Tensing
as Meme / Paljor
as Chopga
as Dawa
as Chewan
as Deld
as Angmo
as Karma's father
