Prince of the Himalayas is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Set in ancient Tibet under the shadow of the Himalayas, the young prince Lhamoklodan learns of his father's mysterious death and returns to the Kingdom Jiaobo. Troubled by his mother's sudden remarriage to his uncle Kulo-ngam, he swears to find the truth of his father's death. His obsession of revenge overwhelms his spirit and shadows his love to Odsaluyang. When he points his sword at the new king, Queen Nanm finally tells her beloved son, Lhamoklodan, the true identity of his uncle. In the struggle to face his destiny and fight his demons, a new king is born. "This film is not about revenge, but about love and forgiveness, and the helplessness, dangers and sacrifices love requires." (the director).

Sceneggiatura / Screenplay Sherwood Hu, Trashidawa, Dorje Tsering
Fotografia (colore) / Photography (colour) Hou Yong, Cheng Yuanhai, Shaodan
Interpreti / Cast Purba Rgyal, Zomskyid, Dobrgyal, Sonamdolgar
Costumi / Costumes Mo Xiaomin
Trucco / Make-up Huang Hua
Produzione / Production Shanghai Film Studio, Hus Entertainment
Anno di produzione / Year of production
Durata / Running time 108’
Formato / Format 35mm

Sherwood Hu

Raised in Shanghai surrounded by a creative and artistic family, Sherwood Hu relocated to the US to receive his Masters of Arts from New York State University and a Ph.D. from University of Hawaii in theatre and film directing. Sherwood's film credits include Lani Loa, the Passage executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola and Wayne Wang, and Warrior Lanling. He returned to China to direct a forty episode TV series Purple Jade for China Central Television (2004). He continues to pursue his passion for the stage with A.R. Gurney's Sylvia, Jean-Paul Sartre's Dirty Hands, and a modern ballet Shakespeare and His Women for the 8th Shanghai International Arts Festival in October 2006. He is guest professor at the Shanghai Drama Academy.