As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community's allegiances are split between aging chieftain Tinle (Thilen Lhondup) and rebellious young Karma (Gurgon Kyap). Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.
Thilen Lhondup
Tinle
Gurgon Kyap
Karma
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Pema
Karma Tensing
Norbou / Urgien
Karma Wangel
Passang
Labrang Tundup
Labrang
Jampa Kalsang Tamang
Jampa
Tsering Dorjee
Rabkie
