Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom May 2026

is a 2019 Bhutanese drama film directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji . It follows Ugyen, a young teacher in modern-day Thimphu who dreams of moving to Australia to pursue a singing career. Instead, he is sent to complete his final year of government service in Lunana, the world’s most remote school, located deep in the Himalayas. The film explores several poignant themes:

The story highlights the transformative power of teaching, as seen through the eagerness of the children—especially the class captain, Pem Zam—who believe teachers can "touch the future." Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

The presence of the yak in the classroom symbolizes the symbiotic relationship between the people of Lunana and their natural environment. is a 2019 Bhutanese drama film directed by

It contrasts the allure of the Western world with the spiritual and communal richness of traditional Bhutanese life. The film explores several poignant themes: The story