Dashain

Dashain

2021 · 61 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Family

While an opulent Dashain arrives at Hakimsaab's house, Bhaire, his neighbor and employee, struggles to afford even the basic necessities for his family. This film shows the divergence within the same festival, serving as a callous reminder of the stark differences between socio-economic classes in Nepal.

Directed by Madan Krishna Shrestha · Written by Madan Krishna Shrestha

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