
After a Buddhist boy in the highlands of northern India discovers that he is the reincarnation of a centuries-old Tibetan monk, his godfather takes him on a journey to discover his past.... (Full plot summary below)
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After a Buddhist boy in the highlands of northern India discovers that he is the reincarnation of a centuries-old Tibetan monk, his godfather takes him on a journey to discover his past.
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| Seattle TimesJohn HartlAs playfully time-oriented as its title, Becoming Who I Was makes reincarnation a central part of its story about a journey through more than one life. |
| The Stranger (Seattle, WA)Kathleen Richards[A] gorgeously shot, touching documentary. |
| Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeA doc packing much more charm than its esoteric-sounding subject might suggest. |
| New York TimesKen JaworowskiThe filmmakers rarely delve into the spiritual aspects of the story, but that's O.K. You don't have to believe in Padma and Urgain's religion to believe in them. |
| Georgia StraightKen EisnerWe get to enjoy some breathtaking cinematography in elevated climes. |
| NOW TorontoNorman WilnerIt's worth sitting through the film's meandering first hour - to get to the genuinely powerful final movement. |
| Backseat MafiaRob AldamA wonderful documentary about the bond between a child and his teacher. |