A Road to a Village (PG) – 29th-31st August

Nepali with English subtitles

Director: Nabin Subba

Cast: Prem Subba, Dayahang Rai, Pashupati Rai

Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins

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.

“Widening gulfs in mountain society drives one father to the precipice in Nabin Subba’s humble yet mythic parable.” Phil Hoad, The Guardian