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Gurukulam
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DocumentaryDrama
Overview
Every individual confronts fundamental questions about the nature of reality, self-identity, and elusive happiness, yet few make these their life goal. An international group of students have traveled to a monastery in a remote area of southern India with the single purpose of discovering these answers. GURUKULAM is a journey into their lives, a wisdom tradition, and the contemplative space in which it is carried.
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Runtime
108 min
Release Date
2013-11-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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