Manakamana

For centuries, pilgrims who sought to reach the Hindu temple of Manakamana in Chitwan, Nepal, had an arduous, multi-day mountain trek. Today, the shrine is only as far as a 10-minute cable car ride. This remarkable and revelatory documentary accompanies several diverse sets of passengers, as their multiple motivations are revealed against a striking visual backdrop. 118 min. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; bonus footage; theatrical trailer.