Independent Lens | UNMISTAKEN CHILD | Film Clip #1

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/unmistaken-child

Five minutes before he died I was holding his hand and requested him to come back as a reincarnation. [2:50]

Are some people born natural leaders? When one of Tibets greatest monks passes away, his shy and gifted disciple must complete a monumental task he did not seekto find his reincarnated master in the form of a child. Plagued by doubt, he goes on a journey to find the next spiritual leader as thousands of followers and the Dalai Lama await his discovery.

UNMISTAKEN CHILD premieres April 7, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/unmistaken-child

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[xeliker]

my question is, was it for real? when the little boy saw the collar, was it the first time? or when he choose the toys, was the first time he saw the toys?, or the pictures, no body toll him what to say? I don't know if someone is going to answer but just in case

[namkha23]

this is boy is his (monk looking for reincarnation) nephew and his asking villagers for his own home direction. this is a fake boy.

[popcornshower]

Funny this came up on recommendation. I just saw this film last week!

[Orangejuicemint1]

This was amazing- really moving and touching. We cried and laughed too. Fantastic!

[sarahelena]

Fantastic!!!

Where can one see this film??

[pdaervo]

He's really the cutest child.  I was squealing inappropriately through the whole movie.

[crackercookies]

@alicenami I saw the movie without subtitles, did the little boy really choose all the right items on the table at the end?

[djmakerz]

I just watched this and it was amazing... the world is full unusual stuff... the end was so sad and the monks journey was amazing, going from town to town looking for the child... awesome

[alicenami]

thanks - I bought this DVD - is really a good movie -

so touching - sensational - movie of the century - He really remember everything -

even the way he watering the tree -