

Pawo
2016, German. Directed by Marvin Litwak.
Since 1950, Tibet has been occupied by China. Dorjee, a young Tibetan, grew up in peace 40 years later. After the death of his father, it all comes to a point, where he realizes that his wings are already cut, what it means to be Tibetan in a country which is called "China". Inside Tibet and in exile, a last cry for freedom starts.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 11 April 2016
- Country
- China, Germany, India
- Written by
- Marvin Litwak
- Budget
- $80K
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What Pawo is based on
Pawo is based on a true story.
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Pawo runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
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Pawo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 April 2016. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pawo?
If you liked Pawo, try Little Buddha, Kundun, Seven Years in Tibet.
Who directed Pawo?
Pawo (2016) was directed by Marvin Litwak and stars Shavo Dorjee, Tenzin Gyaltsen, Tashi Choadon.
What is Pawo based on?
Pawo is based on a true story.