Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom May 2026

The story highlights the transformative power of teaching, as seen through the eagerness of the children—especially the class captain, Pem Zam—who believe teachers can "touch the future."

Ugyen initially feels isolated by the lack of electricity and internet, but he gradually finds a deep sense of belonging through his connection with the villagers and his students. Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

is a 2019 Bhutanese drama film directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji . It follows Ugyen, a young teacher in modern-day Thimphu who dreams of moving to Australia to pursue a singing career. Instead, he is sent to complete his final year of government service in Lunana, the world’s most remote school, located deep in the Himalayas. The film explores several poignant themes: The story highlights the transformative power of teaching,