Beautiful and thought provoking journey through one of the world's last remaining Buddhist kingdoms.
11 Reviews
Amazing and revelatory
loganmikyo9 May 2019
You tube quality documentary
sjdevlin17 February 2021
I expect all the good reviews are associated with this film or its makers in some way.
How can wax poetical about a 60 minute film documenting a fairly unadventurous journey involving 4 middle class Americans who are more interested in making progress than appreciating where they are?
The low point had to be organising a TEDx event in Bhutan. I think that just about sums it up.
How can wax poetical about a 60 minute film documenting a fairly unadventurous journey involving 4 middle class Americans who are more interested in making progress than appreciating where they are?
The low point had to be organising a TEDx event in Bhutan. I think that just about sums it up.
A stunningly filmed and heart warming MUST SEE!
rachelrossitto7 November 2017
This film touched me so deeply.
I was blown away by the beauty, wisdom, and insight that poured from this story.
We're all on a journey to understand our own happiness more deeply and find out where it comes from, and what to do when it's gone.
Bhutan is a mysterious place that has done an amazing job of preserving its ancient roots and what is truly important to them as a culture.
The team represented the USA and the fast-paced, achievement-oriented nature we struggle to escape from - we all can relate to this.
Watching this film has inspired me to slow down, breath and remember what is truly important in my life. It's so short! Why rush through it.
I was blown away by the beauty, wisdom, and insight that poured from this story.
We're all on a journey to understand our own happiness more deeply and find out where it comes from, and what to do when it's gone.
Bhutan is a mysterious place that has done an amazing job of preserving its ancient roots and what is truly important to them as a culture.
The team represented the USA and the fast-paced, achievement-oriented nature we struggle to escape from - we all can relate to this.
Watching this film has inspired me to slow down, breath and remember what is truly important in my life. It's so short! Why rush through it.
Visually Stunning!!!
hhenretig15 May 2019
Beautifully crafted. Before watching this film, I knew very little about Bhutan and Gross National Happiness. Ben has created a visual masterpiece that not only follows the exciting journey of the athletes but also explores the concept of GNH and the values that make Bhutan such a special place.
Perfect fit for PBS
allensouthmd16 May 2019
Spectacular film by young Stanford film major. Stunning photograph done by the director himself. The driving forces propelling these young, bright, type A folks is right out there for us to observe. The central question..."how does one live happily?" The Bhutanese say personal contentment. Western religion says help others...not self.???
Moving Film- Must See
jackiehenretig15 May 2019
Awe and appreciation for this film
brianhoff714 May 2019
Wisdom in the Himalayas
rhenretig14 May 2019
This film has me looking into flight prices!
corey-404849 May 2019
Such a Beautiful film - really well done.
It's especially interesting considering that Bhutan limits the number of tourists each year. It's a big endeavor to go to Bhutan, and I feel I got so much of it through this documentary.
This film checks all the boxes
peglud15 May 2019
This beautiful film checks all the boxes: adventure, travel to an exotic location, physical challenges, drama, team work, conflict, stunning scenery/visuals, an up-close-and-personal glimpse into a unique culture, and most importantly, leaves the viewer asking some important questions about the West's frantic pace of life and what we could learn from the tiny Buddhist country of Bhutan.
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