What happens when the traditions of an ancient culture meet the modern world? Who wins? And equally important, who loses? Sociologist Helena Norberg-Hodge tackles these questions during her stay with the people of Ladakh, who find themselves besieged by the present-day cultural forces and mandates of modern India.

This award-winning video is based on Helena Norberg-Hodge's book of the same name. To purchase, this film, please contact the International Society for Ecology and Culture.