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.
Himalaya: Caravan is a 1999 Nepali film directed by Éric Valli and was funded by corporations based in France. It was the first Nepalese film to be nominated in the Best Foreign Film category at the 72nd Academy Awards.
