The Tiger's Jaw

The Tiger's Jaw

2023 · 60 min · Documentary

High above the steep hills of Jajarkot, Nepal, four lives are tied together in the rugged cliffs of Khal Taakuri. Along the extreme topography of Nepal, and across the mental and emotional geographies of the tenacious human spirit, this documentary witnesses the perilous journey into the tiger’s jaw.

Directed by Kamal Kumar · Written by Kamal Kumar

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