Synopsis
Devout Buddhists, Norbu and Dolma live with their young son Tashi in a clan in Tibet. Norbu is a highwayman. After Norbu is charged with stealing from the temple, he and his family are banished. Impoverished and marginalized, they can do little when their beloved son becomes ill. Tashi dies of a fever. After a second son is born, Norbu focuses his every action on keeping this child alive, seeking re-admission to the clan for his wife and child, then risking all to save them from isolation and starvation in winter.
Movie Information
- Director
- Tian Zhuangzhuang
- Writers
- Rui Zhang
- Release Year
- 1986
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- ZH
- Country
- China
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (55 votes)
Top Cast
Ready to watch The Horse Thief?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch The Horse Thief FreeSimilar Movies
You May Also Like
More Drama Movies
More from Tian Zhuangzhuang
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horse Thief online for free?
You can watch The Horse Thief (1986) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is The Horse Thief available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers The Horse Thief in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is The Horse Thief about?
Devout Buddhists, Norbu and Dolma live with their young son Tashi in a clan in Tibet. Norbu is a highwayman. After Norbu is charged with stealing from the temple, he and his family are banished. Impoverished and marginalized, they can do little when their beloved son becomes ill. Tashi dies of a fever. After a second son is born, Norbu focuses his every action on keeping this child alive, seeking re-admission to the clan for his wife and child, then risking all to save them from isolation and starvation in winter.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.