‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ is the theme of the latest film showing at the Trowa Theatre in Thimphu. Kezang Tobgay, a new comer, plays the male protagonist as Tobgay and Choki Wangmo plays the female lead as Yeshey, a village girl. Tandin Penjore plays Penjor, a cousin of Tobgay from Thimphu.
C ity of Dreamz is about a young boy coming to Thimphu from a remote place chasing a dream to become an actor.
On his arrival in Thimphu, the city of fierce competition and rat race, he experiences the harsh realities of life that stand in stark contrast to a village life.
His dream of making it to the celluloid world of glitz and glamour becomes a mirage when he comes across deceitful friends and phoney love.
Ultimately, he returns to his village as an unsuccessful actor.
But he comes out of the ordeal and obstacles to his dream afresh. He is born again as a successful human being.
The film, in a way, shows that people from remote places look at Thimphu as an urban paradise oblivious to its hardships and challenges.
D irected and written by Chungdra Gyeltshen, a new comer, the film also has some social messages. After watching the film, people will be more aware of the helpline numbers of the police and hospital.
The two hours and 10 minutes long film has seven songs, some of which are catchy. “The film is based on realities and every viewer can connect to it,” said Chungdra Gyeltshen.
S hot in 40 days in Thimphu and Trongsa, City of Dreamz hit the screen on August 24. A t the end of the film, the viewer is still kept in the dark about Tobgay’s village and its name. It is only known that he is a village boy.
A ll in all, the film has a lot to offer to the viewers. It is refreshing and entertaining, worth watching. The film is a debut production of Karma Ugyen Tshulthrim.
Viewers commented that the film was impressive with most of them saying the lead actor had done a good job. The film is presently being screened at Trowa Threatre in Changjiji housing colony at 7 pm.
By Tandin Pem
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