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https://buytickets.at/khulaakash/1316181If you have missed the screening of "A Road to A Village" in June, we are hosting a special screening at SOAS, Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, London on 3rd August at 2:30pm. Link to the tickets are on our bio.
The movie was selected and screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) and San Paulo International Film Festival last year.
"This moving, insightful drama from director Nabin Subba delves deep into the dreams and struggles of a rural Nepali family when a road connects their once-remote village to the modern world — and introduces them to novelties both tantalizing and perilous.
Written by Subba and Mahesh Rai, A Road to A Village takes a broad view of the collision of old and new. There are moments that will break your heart, but there is also in this deeply humane film an understanding that a willingness to dream and a capacity for change are essential to survival. " - tiff.
Storyline:
Maila, a basket weaver, played by Dayahang Rai, his wife Maile (Pashupati Rai ) and seven-year-old son Bindray ( Prasun Rai ) 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.
* This is a non-profit event organised by Khula Akash and The Critical Himalayan Collective, Supported by Gurkha Warriors. The movie will have subtitles in English.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brunei Gallery, SOAS, Brunei Gallery, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,London, United Kingdom