Story Line
Nepali Movie: Gaau Aayeko Bato (A Road to a Village) was featured as one of the 5 standouts from the 2023 Busan International Film Festival by The Film Stage.After a tremendously successful world premiere at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Asia premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival, ‘Gau Aayeko Bato’ has landed home. Having collected rave reviews and accolades worldwide, the cinema will now be released in Nepal on Jestha 18. In Portugal´s Lisbon/ Lisboa on May 2024.
Directed by Nabin Subba, the film presents the struggle between tradition and progress Nepal faces as a developing country. Director Subba is known for his different presentations and stories. ‘Numafung’ was his first directorial, ‘Gau Aayeko Bato’ was his third cinema, and his second ‘Goodbye Kathmandu’ was not publicly released.
Summaries
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 will 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 new road brings. Ultimately, Maila and Maile must figure out how to continue in a world that is leaving them behind.
- Director
- Nabin Subba
- Writers
- Mahesh Rai
- Nabin Subba
- Cast
- Dayahang Rai
- Pashupati Rai
- Prem Subba
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