Roshi

James Lama
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Country: Nepal
  • Runtime: 5 min
  • Director: James Lama
  • Language(s): Nepali
  • Subtitles: English

Synopsis

Tamang make up the largest indigenous peoples among the 59 so far recognized by Nepal government
Roshi is a fiction story of a village boy and as the story starts with his coronation as a leader of the
Lamas and a divine being, flashbacks show how he got there .
For a living, the boy’s parents collect and sell wood from the forest. The story highlights scenes showing
a strong connection between the boy and his parents. The mother cooks a meal , gets him ready etc a
traditional routine and in the evening they sing and dance by the borne fire .
The video also highlights elements such as roshi river, fire , blood , traditions , culture and Tamang
meaning horse rider.
Like many times before the boy’s parents once again set out for the forest. They bid their child goodbye,
the mother looks back one more time not knowing this will be their last time.
The boy has an uneasy feeling about this trip.
As the boy awaits his parents at home. The parents, while returning are caught in a rain storm and
eventually gets washed away by the river leading to their death.
Back in the village, the boy is lying unconsciously still waiting for his parents return.
Eventually, The boy is picked up by a Priest who senses that the boy is special and takes him to his
monastery.
At the monastery, the lamas sensing that the boy is special , conduct a ceremony with music and rituals
The boy is then transformed to a supreme authority and everyone seeks his grace and blessings.
In the end As every one looks up including the priest and witness the boy as he levitates in the air . All
the lamas run towards his direction . The boy as a supreme divine power is confirmed.