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A love letter to conservation, our changing climate, and the difference one person can make in a great big world. This is the quiet story of Sonam Phuntsho, a forest caretaker in the Kingdom of Bhutan, who has spent the last 60 years planting over 100,000 trees by hand. A film by Matthew K. Firpo Produced by Finn Harries Cinematographer | Jeremy Snell (www.JeremySnellDP.com) Editor | Stephen Michael Simon (www.StephenMichaelSimon.com) Colorist | Carlos Flores (www.Flores.film) Original Score | Gavin Brivik (www.GavinBrivik.com) Associate Producer | Jack Harries Sound Design & Mix | Sean Higgins Assistant Camera | Gary Bardizbanian Local Guide | Sangay Wangchuck Special Thanks | Richard Edwards, Rachel Bloodworth, Tenzin Rabgye, Dechen Dorji, and Nima We're eternally grateful to Sonam Phuntsho who welcomed us into his home and his life, and to the volunteer team of artists that gave all of themselves to share his story. Watch the Behind The Scenes at https://Youtu.be/T8Lelmmmi2M Listen to the Original Score at www.bit.ly/2GcU30X Filmed on location in the Kingdom of Bhutan Made with the support of WWF, Suitcase Magazine, and the Tourism Council of Bhutan @MatthewKFirpo | www.MatthewFirpo.com #FightForYourWorld

THE KINGDOM | A Conservation Story

January 3, 2019

A love letter to conservation, our changing climate, and the difference one person can make in a great big world. This is the quiet story of Sonam Phuntsho, a forest caretaker in the Kingdom of Bhutan, who has spent the last 60 years planting over 100,000 trees by hand.

Tags nature, convservation, kingdom of bhutan, Environment
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