Overview

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.

Cast

Brad Pitt

Heinrich Harrer

Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk

Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old

David Thewlis

Peter Aufschnaiter

BD Wong

Ngawang Jigme

Mako

Kungo Tsarong

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema Lhaki

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė

Ingrid Harrer

Duncan Fraser

British Officer

Danny Denzongpa

Regent

Victor Wong

Chinese 'Amban'

Jetsun Pema

Great Mother

Ama Ashe Dongtse

Tashi