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Faith, Hope and Charity

The monks begin preparations for New Year, one of Tibet's biggest festivals. Lhakpa, a local rickshaw driver, struggles to earn money as winter approaches. He embarks on a scheme to buy and sell puppies, with disastrous consequences. Hotel owner Jianzang gets involved in a court case which has a surprising outcome. In Tangmai, the doctor cannot cure Lhamo's crippling stomach pains.

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  • Originally Aired March 20, 2008
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created April 28, 2021 by
    ncaracciolo
  • Modified April 28, 2021 by
    ncaracciolo
Name Type Role
Peter Firstbrook Writer