The daily life of the Dalai Lama is brought home with remarkable
intimacy in Sunrise/Sunset. Granted total access to His
Holiness for 24 hours, this is a day in the life of the Dalai Lama from
when he wakes up at 3AM until his bedtime at dusk. Starting with his
morning fitness routine and continuing on through the private audiences,
press conferences, and blessings he imparts every day, it is a
comprehensive and compassionate document of his everyday habits. As the
sun begins to set, and with his duties completed, the Dalai Lama sits
down with the filmmakers for a wide ranging interview covering topics
related to the essence of the Universe, the gap between rich and poor,
and the role an individual has to play in religion and contemporary
society.
