Film

A Road to the Village

2024 · 1h 46m · Drama

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.

Dayahang Rai

Maila

Pashupati Rai

Maili

Prasana Rai

Bindrey

Keshav Rai

Sumitra Rai

Raj Thapa

Prem Subba

• Nabin SubbaDirector
• Mahesh RaiWriter
• Josh HeramDirector of Photography
• Heidi LiOriginal Music Composer
• Kwan Pung-LeungEditor

A ROAD TO A VILLAGE Trailer | TIFF 2023

Release date

June 7, 2024

Status

Released

Original language

Nepali

Runtime

1h 46m

Rated

PG

Genres

Drama