American pilot Robert Smith crashes in Tibet during a cargo mission to help China fight against Japan. Stranded and struggling to survive, he is taken in by a tribe where a young single mother, Yongcho, is shunned as a "cursed woman" due to her supposed evil incarnation. As Robert recovers, he and Yongcho form an unlikely bond, learning to know each other and themselves in a harsh environment where nature is unforgiving.
Once Upon a Time in Tibet
In the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a US Army cargo plane embarks on a treacherous journey over the Himalayas to deliver crucial supplies to China. Along the way, an American pilot's life takes an unexpected turn when his plane crashes, and he's rescued by a courageous and stu...