
The Monk and the Gun
Once upon a time in Bhutan...
Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji
Produced by Journey to the East Films, Ltd., Tomson Films
A gently comedic cross-cultural encounter between an American treasure-seeker and a Buddhist monk in Bhutan's mountains, balancing whimsy with spiritual inquiry.
An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
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Questions people ask
Is The Monk and the Gun easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Monk and the Gun scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Does The Monk and the Gun end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is The Monk and the Gun violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is The Monk and the Gun sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Monk and the Gun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Monk and the Gun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Monk and the Gun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Monk and the Gun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Monk and the Gun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































