Gaun Aayeko Baato
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.
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Nabin Subba Director · Mahesh Rai Writer Heidi Li Composer
United States release June 21, 2024 · Produced in Nepal · Production Baasuri Films
Production
Menchhyayem Pictures
Production
Baasuri Films
Production
Nepal
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Original title
गाउँ आएको बाटो
Original language
Nepali
Spoken on screen
Nepali
Release dates
Canada · September 7, 2023
Premiere
Nepal · June 7, 2024
Theatrical
United States · June 21, 2024
Limited theatrical
China
April 19, 2024 · Premiere · Beijing International Film Festival
Hong Kong SAR China
November 2, 2024 · Limited theatrical
December 12, 2024 · Theatrical
India
October 30, 2023 · Premiere · Jio MAMI Film Festival
South Korea
October 6, 2023 · Premiere · Busan International Film Festival
Sweden
March 16, 2024 · Premiere · Asiatiska FilmFestivalen
Thailand
March 27, 2025 · Limited theatrical · House Samyan Exclusive
United Kingdom
July 25, 2025 · Theatrical
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