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- Living in the heart of the Himalaya, Tenzin and Palkit have a strong friendship. But that relationship will be shattered by destiny. They both have to leave their village and family forever. Tenzin has to marry the man chosen by her parents, and Palkit wants to avoid marriage and to become a nun.
Two adolescents in the Himalayas: one kidnapped by her future husband, the other head shaved as she enters the covent forever.
Documentary: “Becoming woman in Zanskar”
Direction: Jean Michel Corillion
Production: ZED & France Télévisions
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I am born in Lhasa Tibet , married in LEH LADAKH, I am a doctor and live in UK last many years. I strongly recommend this documentary for an international Award.. the filming of the documentary is unimaginable…this documentary made me think of the difference between lives in the different part of world. This is real life struggle. Thank you so much Slice…and the whole team….
I agree, Buddah Bless you💜🙏
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I agree 100% We in the US think we have it tough.... No comparison! I want to hug each one of these girls and their families. I have tremendous respect and honor for each of them.
She was heart broken for her family.
@@j.t.s8618 No, God of everything bless you. AMEN. N Praise God n Praise Jesus..Tk.c
This documentary deserves an AWARD!!
Indeed
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Given that society up there is totally male dominated, tribal, illiterate mostly - It's pathetic that institutions like SLICE (a dull dumbass continuation of the dominant culture) picks one woman, out of thousands and thousands, to tell one exceptional story, which may never happen again. Become a Nun or a Bun, these women stays absolutely inside the vicious grips of patriarchy and the dominant culture. White folks who make all such hoodwink content never go beyond the exoticism and drama...
@@dilapnapunjabi703 ﷼ددد﷼دج
Your right it does.
I feel very humbled by this documentary … and embarrassed that I complain about my life .. in the west I have all freedoms , of who to love , how I earn my money , to work or not work .. and still not happy .. I watched this and I see things more clearly now … I need to start counting my blessings instead of being angry at life .. thank you x
Hello you lady,. May I have a word with your parents?
@@adrianr108 why ?
Ellie Cullen I try and count my blessings at the end of every day. We have so much to be grateful for if we just stay in the present and be happy with what we have got. The very best to you on your journey forward.
@@elliecullen2298 you seem very marriageable
this makes me terribly sad too because even though I have a certain freedom, my heart is still sad and I don't see any meaning in life
I want to be happy but I still feel pain
One of the most remarkable things about this to me is how expressive everyone is. There's little attempt to hide emotions or "keep a stiff upper lip": daughter cries, mother cries, father cries. Same with expressing their love. That's so different from many other cultures in the world.
When her mother was talking she said she wanted the best for her daughter, so we drank the chang for you in your honor, o great thanks mom dad for having 1 in my name cheers and shipping me of to a husband and family i dont know . So you dont care about what i want, this is about what you want and she even said it i dont care if shes happy or not this is our tradition ,wow 14 years old.
@@littlesilver2205 you really think you know what is good for her better than her parents who probably know how to survive in their world?
@@aishaabdirisak5175 Its not a matter of me knowing whats better for her, her parents did not want to hear anything she had to say, or what she wanted to do ,we did the meeting with the soon to be husband, brought them gifts, drank chang in her name without her there, this is a 14 year old child were talking about now. Not Until the husband came to the Family's house with his family for the wedding, did her parents see for themselves, how uncontrollable her crying was and upset there daughter really was and did not want to do this. Even the husband said this is suppose to be a glorious day for everyone, I dont want to marry a child that's so upset and crying all night all the time that will resent me ,we should both be happy its not fair to either. After seeing what there child just went through even days before crying ,* Her father broke down in tears the mother also, and apologized to his daughter. For not listening to her and what she wanted and how selfish they been that they only wanted the best for her. Her father said you can be what ever you want i will support you my daughter, you want to be a nun to go and study and be your best. I think the parents learned something as everyone did in this story, if you dont follow your dreams this planet will be a very boring place to live.
and sad they didn't ask her what would make her happy and she has no choice.
Sure, but they deny their daughter's agency at every turn. I honestly don't care if it's cultural. Marrying someone off without their consent is wrong.
"My heart has no words, only tears." The words of a father saying goodbye to most beloved daughter. I wept many times watching this. One of the most beautiful docs I've seen in years. So pleased I stumbled across this masterpiece.
@design Drawing No the girl who wanted to become a nun became a nun. Her best friend got married.
I cried a bunch too. I thought I was going to watch a neat doc about the hardships of life physically, not emotionally.
Me too bro
@design Drawing Both girls wanted to be none. Tenzin used to be in love with a boy who would have to marry another girl, so she really wanted to become a None. The parents didn't respect that, especially the father. But I think she's happy regardless. At least I hope so
@@shalinisaraf5590 the one who became a nun later left the convent and married a man she chose, not an arranged marriage.
choices of either being a nun or marrying an unknown person at 14 years old is heart wrenching. My depression has left the room.
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@อาร์ทิมิส อะโฟรไดท์ ไดโอนีซอส ซุส เฮร่า อพอลโล โพไซดอน the man stays with his family and friends. He has more power. The woman is wrenched from her home village and must work all day for her husband’s family. There is no comparison.
@อาร์ทิมิส อะโฟรไดท์ ไดโอนีซอส ซุส เฮร่า อพอลโล โพไซดอน BS. Both women and men work. This and other documentary clearly states that women work the field. Not only do they do that they do all the housework and cooking. They work just as hard as the men.
@อาร์ทิมิส อะโฟรไดท์ ไดโอนีซอส ซุส เฮร่า อพอลโล โพไซดอน also the young man has no money, it's his parents' money. If daughters are allowed to inherit their parents' property they do not need the men's. Traditional cultures keep women poor so they have to depend on men and be their slaves
"My heart has no words, only tears"
These people are pure of heart. Their expressions are so honest. God bless them always.
Thank you for this documentary.
To Palkit and Tanzin - from the Philippines 🙏🏻💎💕👍❤️🥰🙏🏻
The way the mother spoke about her wanting to become a nun in the beginning was a phenomenal example of good parenting. “She’s always wanted to become a nun, let her do it, if it isn’t for her she’ll find out”. These new age parents could learn a thing or two from her.
Ignoring the living environment and traditions of the local people, as an only child, stubbornly insisting on becoming a nun, this in itself is an extremely selfish act!
Under the local environment, if the only daughter does not get married, but insists on becoming a nun instead of starting a family, then her parents will not be able to take care of themselves in the poor local environment when they grow old. This behavior is equivalent to destroying the elderly. Parents are put in a dangerous situation.
This woman's thoughts and actions are very stubborn and immature. No wonder her father is so angry!
When many people watched this documentary, they completely ignored local realities and traditions and showed very immature views!
@@tyq5775she doesn’t owe her parents anything, as much as you think she may, she’s her own person. And thinking for herself does not make her selfish
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A life of slavery enforced by a mothers lies and a fathers fist. Another generation begins.
My husband is 85 and has dementia. Should I leave him till find my own happiness? The Ten Commandments state honor thy mother and father. She is not honoring her father. She thinks she could marry a man not good to her but with faith and Jesus, it could be a very good life. I had 5 sons and very blessed! As adults they check on me frequently as my daughter in laws and give help when needed. I wouldn’t change anything.
Has this doc won any awards? This is beyond words. Whoever captured this the way they did needs recognition.
I was not expecting this amazing story. First watching Tenzin grieve so deeply leaving her family, the horsemen taking her away chilled me. I felt like we were glimpsing prehistory. And then Palkit's journey on foot, no less, to follow her heart. The story told itself, no over narrating. I hope both Tenzin and Palkit have found peace and harmony in their places.
I wasn't expecting it either to be honest, this is my first documentary of this channel. I cried my eyes out, it was so heart wrenching. What an incredible but sad story
yes Amazing paths were centered
with knowingly....
god is great
This marriage custom involves so many people fulfilling many roles except the bride’s role is just to accept.
Treacherous trip with people helping her. The man walking barefoot in the icy slush- Interdependence.
I sobbed the entire time!!!
Married (crying), unmarried (crying), this women’s life is struggle. My hurt almost shattered when she said “ when I don’t feel well to work, my husband and his parents get upset and I feel ashamed” 😢
Same goes for the Man. When the Husband doesnt feel like Going to work, spending Money on buying her a ridiculously expensive thing, The Wife gets Upset. But you dont acre abt that, selfish n Self obsessed VVoman.....
Tox1c Manhat3r🤮🤮🤮
@thezoldics7648I don’t find being sober sad, and I can think of many reasons that it would be great to happy all the time. And I believe it’s possible.
DAUGHTER MOTHER LIKE SWEET 16❤❤❤😊😊
Gosh! Said the same thing! Its all crying and sadness; no option of happiness in sight!
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I have never watched a more gripping, emotional, moving & interesting documentary. This reduced me to tears on so many occasions throughout. This documentary definitely deserves recognition & an award. And today in the free world of greed , self importance & technology, it beggars belief that these traditions have continued unabated for many thousands of years !!
Totally agree
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Az időt megállítani nem lehet! Ne ábrándozzatok!
Are you saying that you’re *glad* these traditions continue?!
Agree
Gosh I’m amazed. The World they live in feels like a fantasy world. Unreal. The Landscape, their architecture, their garments, their language.. It’s not like I’ve never read or heard of the Himalaya culture before..but I think this documentary just captures the unreal beauty of our humanity if that makes sense.
Ii feel my heartbeat watching this.. so simple but full of life.. so cold but full of warmth..
If you ever come to India I'll show you.
I've been there (Zanskar) every year since 2015, and spent 2 winters there (2018-2020). Only came back to home country (Vietnam) because of the pandemic. I can justify that this doc speaks the truth about what seems to be unreal to the rest of the modern world.
this documentary showed reality that is not known to many...
Yes. Well put 👍
Woman in Zanskar.. Life of two young women (teens) who were friends and had different choices for them. Tenzin accepted her parents decision about her marriage and left them to start a family with the person who they chosen for her. Palkit fought her parents for her decision to become a Nun and left them to a distant Darmashala. The both young women are brave and growing strong to face their destiny. Life is an amazing journey and it is in our hands to celebrate it or to mourn it.
Well done SLICE.. thank you for this wonderful documentation of the real people and their raw feelings.. amazing landscape.. super.
Tenzin descendants of genghis khan mighty sanatani warrior. Genghis khan was hindus genghis khan worshipped lord shiva. Their tridents was trishul. 🚩🙏
A heart touching documentary. The team that made this deserves appreciation for their hard work.
Given that society up there is totally male dominated, tribal, illiterate mostly - It's pathetic that institutions like SLICE (a dull dumbass continuation of the dominant culture) picks one woman, out of thousands and thousands, to tell one exceptional story, which may never happen again. Become a Nun or a Bun, these women stays absolutely inside the vicious grips of patriarchy and the dominant culture. White folks who make all such hoodwink content never go beyond the exoticism and drama...
Hard work? I mean... doing their job and what it entails..... Sure..... But what the other person says ☝️⬆️🆙
Facts
Que povo sofrido ,misericórdia 🇧🇷😭😘😘🙏🙏❤️❤️
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@@AudioPervert1 6sànuèlwi bà
I’ve never cried from a documentary before . This was absolutely breathtaking and I have no words to even express how beautiful their culture , their love for family , and how painful it was to watch their struggles .
Beautiful documentary! I don’t think I’ve ever seen fathers cry so hard about their daughters going away. It was heart wrenching, honest & beautiful, all at the same time. I hope both girls are forever happy!
Omg... he goodness he was so sincerely honest about it. :(
Then why did he agree to it?
@@purplelove3666 you didnt watch it then did you. you didnt watch or pay attention to any of this film, same with the 3 upvotes you got. he said it right at the start and the idea comes about further as you watch. shame
nothing beautiful about a feudalistic system that enslaves their women
@@ellashy6539 The kind of freedom that they enjoy is beyond your understanding. You should be envious of them if only you understand,
It is very impressive that mom donated her jewels to monastery. That means she fully accepted her daughters decision to become a nun. She doesnt hope for her daughter to give up, change her mind, return to home and get married. She supports her daughter with whole heart
@Yakima Wallowa ой, мен да кыргызмын ❤
She did give up and returned home and married.
@@letitiakearney2423how do you know??
@@nomiskynlem78 stop listening to strangers
@thezoldics7648you're Right
This is the best documentary film I ever watched. It makes me cry literally. This film deserved Oscar award.
What does your name says
You should watch "the only son"
Bro what language do they speak in Zanskar
@@anybody9750 snow child
2022 and again I've watched this together with my family, and they were stunned. They had felt the same way I felt when I watched it for the first time. They said that it's better than a movie. They've seen something that they knew never existed and realized something about life on the other side. This is still the best documentary I've seen so far and I would recommend it to every one. Worth watching over and over again.
As a Mother Daughter & Wife I have been bawling my eyes out during this documentary. This was so amazing I felt connect to a remote community I will most likely never have the blessing of visiting
I’m right there with you. You’re right, it would be a blessing to meet them. :)
Shall we go, girls? :)
@@Vee_of_the_Weald am readyyy
You are welcome to visit. There's direct flight to Leh from Delhi. Also, the Indian authorities are building a new road to Zanskar. Should be ready by 2025.
It's a great and beautiful land with such tough situations 🙏💐 Thanks for sharing it .
my special thanks to the camera men who went on this journey to bring us this incrediable documentary
I hope these women and their families have been compensated. Just like your camera men.
What part of im not interested in marrige dont they understand
Sorry to say the more I watch these foreign docs, I realize how younger people want to get out and try to live normal in N.America or else where.
@@enersis because they make these documentaries from western p.o.v.
Of you have balls, visit and see the reality
Got it
Filming and editing is just on another level. Props to journalists who did this.
Un documentaire MAGNIFIQUE.
J'ai moi - même passė un cours sėjours au Nepal ( 1984 ).Ces gens sont tellement beaux, tellement pures. ❤
Choosing religion doesn't mean abandoning your parents.
That line from monk is ❤
I cried, laughed, smiled and felt sorrow while watching this documentary. So beautiful.
what's so beautiful about enslaving women just sickening
Same here, I think I am happy for the girl that marry i think she is having her life in control, the nun I am not sure I feel like she sold her life...I am really crying for her.
@@seciliakiptoo9539 it's the opposite. The nun is in control of her life. She made decision herself
@@ellashy6539 who is enslaving who? The girls have a choice to be nun or not. Or marry and risk it. Even in the west, marriage is a risk, you can get divorced or abused.
@@hk2336 either you get married or be a nun is a choice? Lets see if you like that kind of life its nonsense
I am from Ladakh..
Thank you to the whole team of this documentary film....
I feel proud that I am born in Ladakh ,a place with rich in culture, traditional,good character etc .....#ladakhpeople
Huh? What exactly are you proud of? Girls of 14 years who have no say in what happens to them and decisions made that makes them so sad and miserable? Basically sold into marriage to be a slave to the new family? Many countries have rich culture and tradition without having to hold girlsl down.
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I am song assistant in this documentary film 📽️
OMG I was crying with and for those girls and parents. Tenzin's husband and new family looked lovely. I was very relieved by this. Poor lassies. I'm glad we can decide our own fate .. at least if we make bad choices we've done it to ourselves!
She related to the husband family. It’s really sad some of these traditions
@@tammyjuice to
A great philosopher CHANAKYA said thousand years ago that we must learn from other's mistakes, otherwise if we start experimenting on our own life. This whole life would be smaller.
I agree that its scary to see and imagining that getting married before a particular age but you to understand mam this is their years old tradition/culture which you and me cant understand bcz we are not living in ZANSKAR. As an indian its our way of life, our parents knows whats best for us, they have years of experience. Parents dont married randomely they check whole family background, financial condition, character of groom/bride, their social status and circle. People knows with what type of family they are making relation. We marry only one time to only one partner, though exceptions are always there. Children live with parents and pass on generation to generation tradition,culture,knowledge which is not common in west bcz of life style. According to Constition of india legal age for girl to marry is 18 and for boys 22. Breaking law is punishable offence.ppp
@@rebeccafrost5542 Yes I totally agree with you mam, due to tradition/culture, society pressure, financial aspect, family or may be kids, many people do endure bad partners.
That's why families choose partner. Individual can commit mistakes but certainly not the one with vast experience of life, our elders. That's why I quoted great man CHANAKYA.
For example you must have seen in news that elders are more vulnerable to covid or chinese virus. Unfortunately people died, in India as well. But when you compare the data its much less compare to western countries, its not a magic or anything. Its a pure old concept which saved lives, combined family or nuclear family concept. Children, grand children were their, under one roof to take care of each other. I have 3 doctors in my family, and believe me they have witnessed everything mam/sir.
If only that were true for all. The "woke" cancel culture idiots blame everyone else for their horrible lives🙄 I can't even watch most of the crap on TV or on-line because it irritates the hell out of me to see the complete lack of personal responsibility that's ingrained in the younger generations head now. The "poor me" mentality people wear like a badge of honor. I could go on for hours.
This documentary has changed my life! The strength and challenges of people in Tibet is awe inspiring. I'm a United States citizen with many luxuries that come with living in the West yet I watch this video and realize how much depth of life I have never experienced, a few ways being in regards to closeness with family and community and having a spiritual heritage. While all the varying religions across the globe surely each have limited perspectives in certain regards, and often people lack opportunities in many ways, I feel there is still much beauty to potentially be found in a spiritual path. I could understand wishing to be in the West if one is not in the West. Here in the West we also have many challenges and much poverty in many ways. For some it may be a challenge to endure the advertisements on TH-cam. Without paying extra money we get further brainwashed by people of depraved perverted minds. This kind of suffering is still, largely self inflicted, though there are other forms of suffering here as well on many levels, feeling alone being very common here. I wish love for the Tibetian people and for all people. Thanks you to those who put this documentary together.
They are not Tibetans they are ladakhi which is located in India
@@ChosketangmoNo matter how much you talk, people only know about Tibetans, not Ladakhis.😂
@@གངསསེང yes we are more tibetan than
The filming of this was very sensitive. This life I think is thousands of years old. Beautiful souls and land, but such hardship.
Its only 9years old ago
@@jeremy5122 I think Avia meant the way of life, as in tradition is thousands of years old.
I’m amazed by how those monastery buildings, at the top of the mountains, were placed there so perfectly, still standing through this day, especially since they’re extremely cold 9 months out of the year.
@@zan_zani all of these stones have been meticulously placed in such a way that they are quite stable. The cold climate stop mosses and other vegetation that could force the stones apart by expansion. These monks are quite knowledgeable people.
Yes you're right!
@@paulatwood998 moss won't grow in between the stones, but water gets in between and that becomes ice, which will definitely split the stone. I'm sure they do all the upkeep they need to in order to keep up with the loose stones.
I'm still in awe knowing I've winessed this spellbinding documentary. It was so beautifully made. The moment Palkit step out of the bus, I couldn't stop crying. She already found a sanctuary for her rebirth. I am so happy for her as well as for Tenzin. Though thriving in seperate ways, I hope they continue to find hope & purpose amidst the adversities. Thank you for this, Slice!
Beautifully done. Touches your heart so much. Thank you for doing this documentary. Wish there were more real shows like this on You Tube. Thanks to the people for sharing your life with us in The United States.
The climbing up the mountain was scary
Best documentry ever
Palkit's eyes are magical , they hold the innocence of a child , patience of heaven and dedication of a mother . god bless that heavenly soul .
As others have commented this is an amazing documentary worthy of many awards . Stunning photography we ( I) forgot the cameraman or woman was making the same journey but carrying camera equipment as well as keeping a firm footing. Thank you all. X
I think it is not much about the camera but about the natural beauty of the people and the village who have not been affected by as much technology and modernism as us. The camera does little to what they are.
Beautiful 😅
I am litterally speechless. This documentary is the best ever documentary I have ever seen. All movies also failed infront of this documentary 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Given that society up there is totally male dominated, tribal, illiterate mostly - It's pathetic that institutions like SLICE (a dull dumbass continuation of the dominant culture) picks one woman, out of thousands and thousands, to tell one exceptional story, which may never happen again. Become a Nun or a Bun, these women stays absolutely inside the vicious grips of patriarchy and the dominant culture. White folks who make all such hoodwink content never go beyond the exoticism and drama...
@@AudioPervert1 I am agree with your thoughts but I am just comparing this as perception as a documentary only. But you well said and analyse that the reality is that this is totally telling us the male dominated society and a poision & cage kind of thing for women.
I’m crying 😭 3 in the morning
@@gkx544 Почему вы плачете ?Why are you crying ?КАКАЯ КОНКРЕТНО ПРИЧИНА В СВЯЗИ СЭТОЙ ИСТОРИЕЙ ВЫЗЫВАЕТ У ВАС ЭМОЦИИ Жалость .Восхищение Сотрадание ??
@@AudioPervert1 it's easier to criticize, what hell you Did for these people. They have more ancient scripture then your country have. They live that situation because of china. You ass hole mind it.
It takes a documentary like this to put everything into perspective. What an authentic life and culture.
You also live your own authentic life and have your own culture my friend.
“Authentic “? Women are disempowered and forced into marriage. How could that be living an authentic life?Are you mad?
@@anncarroll3611 Just the women are disempowered and forced into marriage? You appear to be half blind.
@@shinonkim4814 Oh come off it! It’s a patriarchal society. The men are usually much older than the brides they haggle for among themselves. The women do most of the chores, child rearing and animal husbandry. I had the privilege of visiting this region for several weeks in the past so I know what I’m talking about because I saw it with my own eyes.
We tend to sit comfortably in our wasteful society doesn't even realize that this isn't a matter of choice, this is survival. There is very little choice for anyone living in that world.
I'm so amazed about everything in this documentary..8th grade and dropped out...I never graduated from school and history, social studies,science was and still keeps me eager to know more ... I'll be going back to school age 47 and hearing the monks advice just did something to my mind and heart
Wow that's amazing. Good luck!! :)
It’s great to hear! Be happy, hopeful and courageous. Bless you.!
You can do anything you put your mind to! Good luck!
You've got this, fellow Nikki! I'm a long time student and at times take courses just to learn! Remember that intelligence has nothing to do with education level and being an eager student in life is a high sign of intelligence! ❤️❤️❤️
AN AMAZING MOMENT..
Tenzin crying at 37:07 as her hair is being washed for preparation as bride and Palkit smiling at 1:14:27 as her hair is being cut for preparation as nun shows us extreme constrast between the destiny of two friend.
I am happy to watch Palkit being shaved but Tezin's hair being washed is gut wrenching
I am spellbound ! This must be the first time that I went ahead with TH-cam’s suggestion and didn’t regret a bit. How the religious fundamentals and culture has been represented spectacularly in this documentary! I am amazed to see how these people still stay true to their roots despite of all the hardships. Kudos to the whole team who worked so hard to bring us such a beautiful documentary:-)
nothing beautiful about enslaving women its a sick culture they have no way out
You have no idea what it's like over there, as you've never been there. You think everyone has to live exactly the same? It's part of their culture and heritage. But you can sit here and cry about it online all you want, nobody will care.
@@mynamejeff5752 that's why I happy that the streets of america is littered with drug addicts the poor and the homeless that's why nobody cares good theory
I love watching these types of documentaries. Learning about other cultures is so fascinating.
Is very sad 😢
Me too....
The same Tibetans in China are much better. th-cam.com/video/2xonjZ4K3HE/w-d-xo.html
Makes me ever more grateful for the opportunities I have here in Canada
its so touching how when she is leaving for dharamshala, almost the entire community comes together to cry with her family and send her off. Its amazing to see how they are so close to eachother and share eachothers' pain.
Yet they see nothing wrong with selling her off? Pathetic. They're all lying to themselves.
I suspect she is wanting to be a nun to avoid marriage to the highest bidder. Imagine how many young girls are married off to old men.
@@eunicestone6532yea just imagine how many young women in the west abort babies of poor young men, but gladly have them for rich entertainers or just marry older men who are inevitably richer than young men 😭. All the feels. so heartbreaking. Why can't all young men be rich so young women can have access to foolish boys with vigor in bed and tons of gold. 😂
Here in the US, we have the freedom to refuse, but we don’t have a community to share in our pain.
@@ysf-psfxit’s not like that .
I hope Palkit has found her peace at the nunery and she’s happy with her decision. I hope Tenzin’s husband is caring, loving and respectful to her and she’s living a happy life. This documentary was so hard to watch because it’s so incredibly sad to see how little choices these poor girls have. I’m glad to see that they were loved by their families and I hope they’re living good and fulfilled lives now.
You speak as is their life is not better than ours. We have a lot of poverty and violence in here too. Have you seen Soft White Underbelly on YT??? Those girls have nature and God. We have nothing!
It seems marriage is a reason for everyone except the bride to be happy. What a punishment to be born female in such a place.
Most cultures and societies like this and in the past made group decisions for the “sake of the famoly”. Neither men nor women nor boys or girls did their “own thing”. That would be considered a rebel, and back in the days- in ALL tribes, that means u get kicked out of the tribe and therefore ur chances of surviving on ur own is very slim. Actually, many people today who control their kids and in return their kids continue the cycle and become super controlling out of love, is because this “fear of being outcasted of the tribe” and fear of death still lives on deep in our subconscious and dna. Thats why most humans in big families, regardless of which country ur from; feel a lack of control over their life. Like full on control !
I am an indian and keep touring ladhak zanskar spiti ; its so different just to visit for few days and get enchanted by the beauty and spend the entire life full of harsh struggle and difficulties .The story of Tenzing and Pulakit is so heart wrenching at the same time fullfilling so see them settled in their own world of happiness The journey from zanskar to Dharamshala not only depucts physical endurance but a great determination Thank you spice .Iam so hooked to your documentaries .wishing many more
Using "phenomenal", seems to fall vastly short as the appropriate word to describe the magnitude of this documentary to another. Here I sit, across the world, yet I wept with each daughter & for each mother as if present. It'll be forever beyond me how you endured the making of this magnificent film, but I'm eternally grateful that you did.
Heart wrenching to watch the difficult choices these two girls had to make, and how their cultures left them so little choice. Truly painful to watch the pain of the parents as well, who themselves are so limited by the mores and practices of their culture. But two remarkable young women, and a truly beautiful people! This was a truly captivating and wonderful documentary, and so enlightening! Thank you!
This is the most profound story I've heard in a long time!!! Enjoyed every minute of it.
Zanskar is such an inhospitable place weather wise and yet so majestic! I'm glad this young woman had a strong will and her mother support in her choice of becoming a nun. Somehow I can't stop feeling that she became a nun for two reasons: She lost the boy she truly.
loved , and she wanted education. At the end her father accepted her decision but was heart broken, their goodbye was sublime love from a father to a daughter. I was almost in tears!.
This documentary teach us how hard life is in remote icy places with no clemency to human beings and jet this hard working people have a normal life. Thanks for sharing the wonders of the world we barely know..because there's way too much to see!.
To the Film Crew: YOU GUYS ARE ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! AM SPEECHLESS....
Guys? Were there no women involved?
@@casteretpollux It's a figure of speech...relax.
Both young ladies seem so certain but their cries break my heart.
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Their tears sound like they're coming from their soul. Hard to listen and see such emotional pain in their hearts!
I cried too. The girl was so distraught. I wonder how high is the suicide rate. I would probably choose to kill myself rather than be forced to be married. She knows she is facing a dim future, a wedding night that is tantamount to rape. And what follows is a life of abuse with nobody to protect her, as she will be taken far away from her family.
@@june2420111 Why are you making it more dire than it is? The handsome young man she married also didn't know what he was getting into, as his parents arranged everything, though he did say he knew Tenzin form before, but not very well. They will figure it out, and may even be very happy together, despite the hard life that everyone there faces. When you look at the state of the relationships/marriages in the Western world now, they don't seem particularly happy either, so to judge these people from our limited knowledge and biassed views is not the best way I feel.
@@luciaom9929 is it happiness , if you do not get to choose your life ? The forced positivity you are casting on this is not just naive but also lack empathy, they have expressed their sadness about this arranged marriages and you decided to turn your a blind eye to it, to satisfy this need of a perfect ending. At the end I do hope that they get the best out of the situation they are forced in but I will walk away with the certainty that whoever you are , whatever tradition you observe it’s unfair and violent to not be able to decide of your own faith
i am really shook by how amazing this documentary is and i felt so indulged that i cant even explain. both girl showed the beauty of their country in diffrent ways. IF Palkit ever sees this documentary, i just wanna say that youre the strongest girl i have ever seen. your journey is a tale. All the best to you
In my entire life, I have never seen a documentary like this. This documentary deserves an award. We all live in the same world, but very different lives. Bless all people of the world. no words.
why am I crying most of the time watching this documentary? Be it Palkit or Tanzin's story, I'm crying. May be because I'm a father. Many people talk about mothers but we hear very little about father's love for kids and especially father's love for daughter.
Thank you so much Jean Michel Corillion for this wonderful story.
This is an epitome of what a true documentary is. The natural landscape shots are breathtaking, a heart touching story, enchanting background music and yes all the hardships and painstaking efforts the producers and directors have put into is absolutely astounding. Greatly thankful of SLICE for uploading the video. It really deserves an award with standing ovation.
I salute this guys. you are worthed to have a million subscribers.
Such amazing documentary.
Yes due for an International Documentary Award. This so touching story took me back when I visited Lhasa, Tibet in February 1986, before China took over Tibet completely. A most powerful moment in my life, I just again re-lived the joy, kindness, strength and beauty of the people in the Himalayan mountains, Zanskar so similar to Tibet. Thank you for this amazing witness, filming, editing, breathtaking sharing, all beyond the touch of being in Zanskar with Palkit, and her family and friends.
I will never forget walking up to the high steps of the Potala in Lhasa Tibet at 4000m, arriving with High fever from Chendu China, just above sea level, I encountered extreme altitude sickness,...My friend pushed me to walk up to the entrance of the Potala. . By The VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS from the Potala doorstep I heard the voice telling me that I would continue to live..... Announcing me that "there was still much to do.... Thank you for this documentary and also reviving such precious memory.
I enjoyed reading that Michael. Would you describe it as one of the most incredible places you have seen?
Intresting ✨✨✨ you are so lucky.
But this is India and not Tibbet...
Love your post
@@manaschakraborty9192 it's in the Himalayas very close to tibet
I am from Hangrang Valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh and my grandparents told me that 35-40 years ago marriages used to take place here in a similar manner but nowadays people have forgotten their customs or traditions. And modernization is taking place which is a threat to our customs..This documentary has shown two different lives in such a beautiful way. This will be the best documentary of my life. everyone should watch this documentary and I will recommend it to my family and friends.
And I thank #Slicedocumentary for creating such beautiful and good content for its viewers❤❤❤❤ Love from Himachal Pradesh kinnaur #hangrangvalley
That mother in the beginning. Hope the Universe is looking for her, she's beautiful and so mindful about her child's freedom. Thanks for this, we are need this a bit more.
Ttue🥰
I m just awestruck!!!such a touching story of two innocent girls going separate ways yet sooo attached .wonderful depiction of a young helpless girl choosing her own life. Wonderful cinematography wonderful voice over👌🏻I m just bowled over by this documentary
Totally pleased. Hollywood cldnt have written a better script. 2 everyone involved, Kudos. The Narrators voice told the story perfectly,we heard him only when he was needed. Xcellent Documentary.
Watching this documentary filled me with mixed emotions, while holding back tears (cuz I am not allowed to cry as a man). I was sad, awe stricken and happy at the same time. I could feel and understand what these families and their daughters had to face and endure. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful experience thousands of miles away. An update on them will be really appreciated; especially Palkit.
Strong man with great hearts cry. Weakness is being afraid to cry when that emotion is the appropriate one. May you one day feel safe and secure. 🤗
It's ok for men to cry. Nothing to be ashamed of, it makes you a human.
You are allowed.
True update is needed
Don't tell yourself that you are not allowed to cry 🥰
I was enraptured in this culture. Having lived in the ease and comfort of the United States I am filled with awe and respect for the lives these women and their families live. I would never have had a glimpse if not for the makers of this film and the generous permission given to bring this to the world. Of course if not for the internet I (we) would never have the honor of seeing outside out small world. I wish these documentaries were shown in schools at the high school level where young people could see and hopefully feel what is could be like for them if they were born in another land. THANK YOU
This documentary is magnificient. One of the best I have seen so far. Both girls taught me that our life is all there is. Sometimes we dont get what we want but in still lead us to where we are suppose to be. On the other side, we get what we want but he have to sacrifice something to get it. Realising whatever path we choose or not choosen happiness is not certain, but he have to continue life and accept it as it is. Live with it, learn from it. Learn from both failures and success because both of them are temporary. As the great master says HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY NOT A DESTINATION.
Please do an update documentary on Tenzin and Palkit in like 2 or 3yrs time. Us soulful viewers would absolutely love to see an update on how they are getting on. The title should be
‘Zanskar: what she chose and what was chosen for her’
Wow this titles is good
This is such a good story where two best friend bid their farewell in different directions, the one went to her path as a nun and the other as a married life
Nothing like spoiling it is there?
I feel like your phrasing makes it seem like they had a choice
She isn’t a nun now. She decided to get married many years ago. I’m also from zanksar ladakh
@@stanzin6787 it's okay at least she is happy that's all matters 😊
@@yabanu7927 who said it’s not okay?
I wish and pray the friendship between Palkit and Tenzin last forever. God bless them. Couldn't hold my tears when Palkit remembered her best friend Tenzin at the end.
donju be a gae ma *fennek-* frend. donju dodat...
A brilliant & enlightening film. Beautiful photography, editing and compassionate and minimalistic commentary. It makes those of us who live in relative comfort realize the challenging living conditions of some of our fellow human beings. It illustrates that despite the external differences we all have the same human spirit within us all. The love of parents for their daughters, the concern of the daughters for their parents, the friendship between 2 young girls, the continuation of age old traditions. It is said that travel broadens ones mind ... so does well made documentaries like this . Thankyou .
Thank you - I wrote almost the same words, before I found yours, to all my friends to whom I sent this heart-warming, heart-breaking doco. How the film crew even made it physically is beyond me - my heart was in my mouth watching them trying to navigate the iced-over river, and one in bare feet! But more importantly, it is all the things you so eloquently say, and was a truly spiritual experience just watching it. I cried for those two girls.
😭😭😭 Seeing whole village cry with you is sad but that shows you how all of them are so connected, love each other genuinely and feel others pain. So beautiful 😭♥️♥️
This is an absolutely beautiful beyonds the word can express......Great salute to all the crews for the efforts.....because of Slice, the World get to see the lives of Tibetan people in Zanskar. I've never seen but heard how Tibetans were crossing the Himalaya Moutains to India on foot............ Its a life and death journey! I have great amount of respect for those who've walked such path. May Lord Buddha bless them all. 🙏🙏🙏
A deeply touching documentary. My heart and soul ache for the girls who have to endure so much emotional pain and hardship. The tears are still on my face for the closeness I feel to the parents.
I am setting here in my living room!! Just 😢 and 😢 for these young ladies. To think!! For thousands and thousands of years. Women was/are bout and sold to men!! A Coin here!! A Coin there!! Now your someone's WIFE!! Without even talking/asking the girl her feelings about the matter!! God Bless our Female ancestor!! For All the" Hell" they had to go through for All of us to be here!! Thank you Ancestors❤😥
Get help girl
I am a man and it was the same exact thing I was thinking and I started thinking how special woman are in this world and it makes me believe that the GOD of the universe is actually a woman for they truly behold all the strength,feelings,spirituality and all around senses that bind ,keep together and make this world go round.The part when they cried together was so deeply touching!
in india its still happens and in my surroundings too. dowry has become such a big part. that Indian State , Rajasthan Has the highest stats of Female Foeticide which is illegal in our country but still happens. and still people say so many things if someone is a feminist or speaking for women rights. i don't even know what to do it breaks my heart.
@@migmor6718 The God of the universe made man before woman. God made woman for man. The word woman literally means from the womb of man which is where a woman came from. Mind blowing
@@WoodsmanHobo777 God made us all. Men are for woman the same as Women for men. There are some who want their same sex too.
When Palkit's Mom fought for her to be able to choose what she wanted to do with her life ❤️💯. I hope Tenzin is doing great. This was truly awesome, thank you team💐
It was heart breaking seeing Palkit say her goodbyes to her parents and everyone. Her determination is strong in the path of Dharma. I wish her all the best in her journey of being a nun.
This is one of the best I’ve seen! My heart was broken into pieces for both of them. It’s so sad that as a woman you are only given 2 choices in life! To get married or to become a nun. I hope they are both happy! They deserve to be❤️
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The saddest part of all is that one of them didn’t even have a choice.
I felt a bit differently. They each embarked on a heroic journey with the full support of their families. That wedding! That initiation! Both were deeply meaningful & the world opens up before them.
Having two choices is always better than only marriage. Beautiful world but always tough, sad and ephemeral...
@@chrisschey7818 That'd be hell for me
Amazing thing is the story really hasn’t ended. Every person in this story is today and is very much alive. Be interesting to see what developed after 10 years.
Yes I would like to know too
Is it really a documentary??? It feels like watching a Hollywood class film... Awesome ... incredible
French national tv made this.
Great documentary!
Please do a part 2, we would love to see how these girls are doing. ❤
Yes
Ditto
Man 30:39 this scene has my heart... Their smiles and their little laughs are so pure... They know they are going to go on their separate ways so they are cherishing... Every moment they can afford together.. it's such a beautiful scene
I felt like spending a part of life with the characters in the documentary.. I don't know how I got to watch this exemplary work by the film crew .. such a great piece of journey by Palkit and Tenzin..
I'm from Brazil and my father is a buddhist teacher. I loved this documentary!! I want to congratulate who filmed.it. The photography is absolutely stunning!! My heart is filled with wonder!
This Himalaya's Ladakh region.
I was in tears many times. In particular when the father was in tears for departing her little daughter to a new family. That connected with me so much I could imagine and feel the sadness I would experience with my daughter when she leaves home someday. It made me treasure the time she’s still our daughter in our house.
The visuals are all stunning. A majestic place with caring, hard-working, kind and loving people with pure authenticity.
That's what we mean when we say it takes 2 lifetimes to explore the whole of India, it's not just what people saw in slumdog millionaire, India is 1000 things more, Zanskar is located in Ladakh and the culture in Zanskar, Spiti, and Ladakh is very different from rest of India, this was a beautiful insight of how people live in remote villages..loved it
I think, Zanskar is in Ladhak, india
@@tribhatt1557 yes on border of himachal and Ladakh
Ladakh not Himachal, spiti is in Himachal
And yet we have the audacity to call them chini and accept them as our fellow men.
Zanskar is in ladakh not himachal or its border
The way my heart cried out when Tenzin was being bathed and her cries just.. and Palkit fighting to be a nun. I hope they're both doing fine.
I was in tears as I watched this. Our lives and cultures are amazing if we take the time to learn about them. Thanks for sharing.
When they were brushing her hair and preparing to send her off.. I started crying with her. I couldn’t imagine my parents making a decision for me. This was good. Amazing job
I balled my eyes out I can feel her pain this is so wrong on so many levels I just feel for all woman around the world that can’t make their own decisions in life
Remind me of my youth, I went through similar culture where girls were forced to married someone they don't know... I was heart broken for these 2 girls... Hope they find happiness.. thank you so much for the amazing documentary, great job!
where are you from?
@@chigingshah1824 Africa and you?
Thank you to all the people who made is docu - film a masterpiece.
This is so precious. I felt so emotional while watching this . I'm so so so fortunate to have stumbled upon this treasure .
May everyone be happy .
Someone (memento mori) has already summed it up: "Has this doc won any awards? This is beyond words. Whoever captured this the way they did needs recognition."
This documentary is absolutely stunning from any angle. Highest respect for the crew who filmed this. I have walked on the ice covering the river many, many years ago, in spring, I know how this feels, and the pictures of this journey towards the end of the movie are simply amazing.
But the whole story leading up to this point in the movie is very, very moving. Watching how one of the girls is married off by her parents, I repeatedly asked myself: Who am I to judge the customs of these people? How do I know what is best for them? Humbled by the sheer majesty of this wintery landscape, I can only say thank you to everyone who contributed to this exceptional movie.
I am happy that our whole family has visited a school in Zanskar in 2006, and I strongly recommend supporting these projects. We then went on a trekking towards the Indus river, 10 days away. We will never forget.
I’m so grateful to have found this wonderful but heart wrenching documentary I’ve cried so hard for Palkit’s determination & perseverance I wish her all the happiness in the world.
No words describe the brilliance of this documentary. This channel should be having atleast a million subscribers. BBC discovery and natgeo can learn a lot
This was 14yrs ago.Hoping that Palkit and tenzin are doing well.follow up documentaries please ❤️
Yes please, where are they now?
@@tashitsazar3037 thank you for the update😊😊
@@sukhoicheetah what happened??
@@shielapulwog4942 what was said in that comment
Where is it telling or showing 14 years ago
I can't describe in words the way this documentary made me feel. I went through so many emotions and empathized deeply with the girls and their families. It's wonderful how they share this story, every camera shot gives you chills. It's like watching a real-life movie. Amazing job, thank you so much for sharing the stories of these girls. I'm so glad I found it.
This was absolutely breathtaking, heart wrenching and by far one of the most captivating documentaries I've ever beheld. While I salute the filmmakers, I believe a large part of this pieces success hinges on the fact that Palkit and Tenzin are absolutely beautiful, and honest souls. All of those included have commendable strength and a raw and admirable spirit that translated so amazingly to film. Well done.
Wow!!!
I cannot express how this Docu affected me! 😭!
ThiS is Real journalism!!
Impartiality, truth, value,
Plus an incredibly difficult journey the journalist and camera crew had to take to show us this story!
What a perfect documentary!!
10/10!!!
(I hope you won awards!!!!)
It just made me sad when Palkit said she was in love until he told her that his family is marrying him somewhere and that she cried the most then. I feel subconsciously (and this is just an opinion or observation- before ya'll go berserk) she decided to become a nun (if not him than no one) as she was heart broken and couldn't see another man who can give her the happiness ,so she went to Buddha!
That part made me really sad! But boy i loved her resilience and strong conviction. Many should learn!
Agree
May very well be this is the case.
Not really because he asked her to marry him, she just wasn't ready to get married.
I watch this together with my husband and both of us were crying because we can't imagine if our daughter have to choose life such as Palkit or Tanzin. Really a great documentary
How closely ties in culture we have with Zanskar Ladakh. Brilliantly depicted the challenges we Northern people face during harsh winter.
Credit goes to whole team for such amazing work. Good job.
An excellent documentary giving us a real feel for the harsh lifestyle in that part of the HImalayas. I hope Tenzin's arranged marriage worked out well, it must be awful to be forced into marriage like that. Palkit will have made a good nun as she seemed so determined to study hard. A fascinating and moving documentary.
This film is a work of art. I broke my heart for all of them. Their struggle is beyond imagination.
In the early 1990s, I had an older friend from Eygypt, who told me the wedding night was the worst night of a womans life when she was young. She said it as if she was uttering a secret to me. She said old women would bathe you and wax every hair off your body except your head. Then she shook her head and said, and the wedding night is a terrible time. She gasped and started to cry but she put her hand up in front of her face and said no more to herself, as in she would not think more about that.
Certainly, times have changed there since she was young, but seeing this brought back the memory of hearing the pain in her soul I never forgot.
Wow! I saw documentary a few years ago, and I’m still in complete awe of every aspect of this film! It is beyond exceptional in every way!
It was equally painful & emotionally draining even watching it for a 2nd time! It’s just so sad to know that the young girls’ faith it out of their hands, & that they don’t have any or very few limited choices. It’s a very difficult life, so they feel they must continue to live by the traditions of their ancestors! They just carry-on, even when they too feel heartache at the loss of their beloved daughters! I would also like to see a follow-up of how these 2 young childhood friends are doing now, so many years after the filming of this documentary!
Thank you to everyone responsible for making this film!!!
I’ve been crying my eyes out over Tenzin and Palkit and Tenzins parents. I pray they are all very happy as time passes. Awesome documentary!
Masterpiece.. the best of the best. All the people of this family are heroes
Am also from ladakh but I've been studying in outer state . it's very sad but true documents. I understood almost everything in ladakhi.
Still can't believe such a great documents i got see from here .
Ur work is truly appreciated
My aunt had an arranged marriage at 13 years it destroyed her.She managed to run away after my cousin was born it left her emotionally distraught.My heart breaks for these young girls.
I want to know about the boys. young boys are on the other end. Do they cry privately, unlike women who can show emotion in the open? Men are saddled with the responsibility of taking care of a woman and a family for his entire life. This was interesting but I want to hear it all.
What a beautiful Tibetan culture? Need to change?
@@RunninUpThatHillh The young men get to stay with their families for their entire lives. It is clear the husband had no say in his bride either. If Tenzen's husband came to her and she got to stay with her family and friends, do you think she'd be devastated? Also, both fathers of the girls cried very openly in the documentary when their daughters left, it must be ok over there for them to show emotion.
It's sickening. The family traded their daughter off in exchange for money and fabric.
@@RunninUpThatHillh The boys were taught from young age to feed a woman of their parent's choice and be a 'MAN', the man means not about gender but about social rule of 'Consummating rotuistically with his bride , 'Performing' and creating heirs and children to improve family lineeage.
So, a boy is taught fake 'Manly or ratger social norms of a man as gender rules' eg. A man have no emotions of live and should do the work on any woman , his only ljke is doing 'It' and having a baby or son. Etc are embedded in his mind.
He might feel conflicted when he is separated from lover and made to marry otge rgirl in arranged marriage, but the brainwashed teaching of 'Man duty' makes him ljve the match ultimately.