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202515 minGdoc-short

Bullet, Buddha, Bastille

202515 minGdoc-short

A Tibetan man named BaWu returns to his pastoral homeland after many years in the city, reuniting with his younger brother over a lost foal.

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A Tibetan man named BaWu returns to his pastoral homeland after many years in the city, reuniting with his younger brother over a lost foal.

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Xin Cheng Songdirector

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BaWu returns to his pastoral homeland after years in the city. He arrives to find his younger brother, who has just finished herding cattle. The two brothers experience a mix of familiarity and estrangement as they reconnect. Together, they set out to return a lost foal to its owner. This task allows them to slowly rebuild their bond and reflect on their shared past. The film runs for 15 minutes and was released in 2025.

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