Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells

Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells, also known by the alternative title With a Girl of Himalaya, is a 2009 drama film written and directed by Jeon Soo-Il. The co-production between South Korea and France stars actor Choi Min-Sik in the lead role.

Plot

Choi, a 43-year-old man played by Choi Min-Sik, witnesses the funeral of a young Nepali worker named Doroji, who had been employed at Choi's younger brother's factory. Asked to deliver Doroji's remains to his grieving family living in a remote village near the Himalayas, Choi undertakes the journey. Upon arrival, unable to bear the harsh truth, Choi fabricates a story claiming to be a friend of Doroji and provides financial support before deciding to stay.

Promotional image titled Himalaya Barami Buneun Kot — Promotional image from the production

Production and Release

The film was produced by Kim Dong-Joo and Jeon Soo-Il with a runtime of 95 minutes. Its dialogue features Korean, English, and Nepali. The film held its world premiere at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival in October 2008 as part of the Korean Cinema Today Panorama section, before receiving its official theatrical release in South Korea on June 11, 2009.

Character still from Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells — Character still from the film