Escape from Tibet

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Two brothers confront cruelty, hardship, and hope in their quest for freedom. Eleven-year-old Tenzin is overjoyed when his older brother, Pasang, returns to their Tibetan village after five years. Now eighteen and an educated monk, Pasang's arrival raises suspicion from Chinese authorities. Unbeknownst to Tenzin, Pasang has planned to leave again, this time taking Tenzin with him in search of a better life. Initially excited, Tenzin soon feels homesick as they struggle to survive by begging in the unfamiliar streets of Lhasa, often evading the police. They eventually gather enough money to embark on the perilous trek across the Himalayan mountains to seek refugee status in a new country. Along their journey, they endure abuse from border police, draw strength from fellow Tibetans, and have a life-changing encounter with a film crew. This true story, originally documented by Nick Gray, chronicles the brothers' harrowing escape in the mid-1990s. The documentary's success in the U.K. led to their relocation to Britain, where they now feel ready to share their full story. A foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, along with historical context, black and white photographs, and additional resources, enrich the narrative of the ongoing Tibetan struggle against Chinese oppression.