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Unmistaken Child

2009 · Movie · PG · 104 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary

This film follows the 4-year-journey of a Buddhist monk as he travels far and wide to identify the child who is the reincarnation of his deceased master. In this visually stunning, emotionally gripping documentary, Lama Konchog's shy and devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa, must search for his master's reincarnation -an "unmistaken child"- and successfully remove him from his parents' care

Also known as The Baby and the Buddha

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Details
Years
2009
Release date
2009-06-07
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
104 min
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (14 votes)

Themes

  • buddhism
  • buddhist monk
  • reincarnation
  • belief in reincarnation
  • teacher student relationship
  • human relationship
  • life relationship
  • mentor protégé relationship
  • search for truth
  • buddhist monastery
  • student mentor relationship
  • master apprentice relationship

Cast & crew

Directed by Nati Baratz