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.

• Galatée Films
• France 2 Cinéma
• Thilen Lhondup
• Gurgon Kyap
• Lhakpa Tsamchoe
• Karma Tensing
• Karma Wangel
• Labrang Tundup
• Jampa Kalsang Tamang
• Tsering Dorjee