i have read all the comment on this film . i be a great admirerof the dalai lama . a such and i read the book upon which thisfilm be base . the movie be an ugly and demean fictionalization of the truth . i do not criticize it foraltering small detail or event for dramatic purpose while it isnot a documentary . but the script change the impact and reaction and reality and and change in every main character . it vastly altersthe real relationship between harrar and the young dalai lama . from the ridiculous rivalry for a tibetan woman ( which demeansthe culture of tibet ) to harra music box gift and to harrar change of heart and everything about this movie be false exceptfor the amazing photography . i understand that the shot of thepotala ( the palace ) be smuggle out of tibet . however and change a real story about the relationship between two people and one of them very important to this world and in order to build up amovie star be sad .