Ancient Indian spirit guide

Combining culture, mystery, adventure, and ancient wisdom, Spirit of The Earth delivers in a big way. Join explorer and filmmaker Ben Holt as navigates the vast corners of North East India in search of deep connection with lesser-known cultures, bringing the viewer on the journey of a lifetime.

In a village deep in the mountains of Nepal, an aging shaman ekes out a living as a farmer. Since his childhood, the villagers have called him whenever they’ve been plagued by illness and suffering. One day, when he is asked to heal a sick man, his healing powers no longer work. Neither his trance-like recitation of mantras nor the sacrifice of a rooster has any effect. The gods don’t hear him. Has he become too old to be a healer? In tranquil and contemplative images, AAKHAT tells the story of a shaman who is facing the end of his life.