State of Statelessness

State of Statelessness is a drama that follows several interconnected narratives involving displaced individuals. The story includes Yangchen, who lives in India and reunites with her sister during their mother's funeral to discuss long-hidden personal struggles. Meanwhile, Tenzin travels from Wisconsin to Dharamsala, the place of his childhood, to deliver his father's ashes. In another thread, a Thangka artist named Sonam begins to question the adequacy of his modest lifestyle after reconnecting with a friend from America. The film also features a father who sings to his daughter after fleeing from the Mekong River region.

The film was produced by Drung Films and was released on January 16, 2026. It was directed by a collective consisting of Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin, Sonam Tseten, and Tsering Tashi Gyalthang. The production was a collaboration between Vietnam, India, and the United States. The cast features Tenzin Tseten, Thupten Dhargay, Kalsang Dolma, Pema Tenzin, Tenzin Choegyal, and Lê Phương Linh. The movie has a runtime of 106 minutes. Tenzin Tsetan Choklay served as both a director and a producer for the project alongside Yodon Thonden.