Sixteen-year-old Pema's life is disrupted when her father is taken away by Chinese authorities, forcing her to make a difficult decision. A Buddhist nun invites her to join a group of locals fleeing persecution by walking over the Himalayas into India, but Pema is torn between leaving her family and seeking a new life. As she grapples with her dilemma, there is no news about her imprisoned father, and the clock is ticking for everyone.
Barley Fields on the Other Side of the Mountain
In a poignant tale, a young Tibetan girl faces a heart-wrenching decision: to ensure her family's prosperity or join a group of brave nuns on a quest for liberation.