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A Road to a Village

A Road to a Village

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 7, 2024

Runtime

1h 46m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

गाउ आएको बाटो

Production Companies

Menchhyayem Pictures

Director

Nabin Subba

Budget

$200,000

Description

Maila, a basket weaver, his wife Maile, and seven-year-old son Bindray live a simple village life in the mountainous region of eastern Nepal. When a road to their village is finally built, they see it as a blessing. Soon, along with the first bus, soda, television, and hip hop beats arrive. But as modern amenities creep in, Maila's life begins to unravel. He's trapped between sticking to tradition at home or going beyond the village to survive.Meanwhile Bindray uses his resourcefulness to get closer to the gifts the the new road brings. Ultimately Maila and Maile must figure out how to continue in a world that is leaving them behind.