Synopsis
An extraordinary community of monks, nuns and elephants prepare for an unforgettable encounter.
- Programme: Our Lives
- Series: 8
- Episode: 14: The Hidden Monastery
- Channel: BBC One Wales
- Broadcast year: 2024
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