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Across the Rainbow Bridge

Directed by : Niranjan Raj BHETWAL

  • Year of production : 2018
  • Country : Nepal
  • Length : 105 minutes

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Synopsis

An old childless couple, SHIVA and his loving wife KASHI, live in the quiet village of Nuwakot in Nepal. While on a pilgrimage to Devghat, Shiva receives a message from his dead father, which he interprets as a premonition of his own death. Once back home, it takes him quite an effort to confide the revelation to his wife. When he finally does, Kashi is devasted. As Shiva's health deteroriates, Kashi tries everything to keep her husband healthy and alive. Having no heir to take over his ancestral mill or to perform his funeral rites, Shiva must now prepare to resolve several problems in his household and the village before his time is up. But first, Shiva himself needs to understand the miraculous circle of life before submitting to death.

Statement

Across the Rainbow Bridge is a story generated from a very personal space. To be born as a son in Nepal is regarded as a privilege: A male heir helps branch out the family, and ensures the dead’s path to heaven. You’re given the privilege to pursue your dreams and aspirations, but you’re expected to sacrifice them for your family if need be. Through Across the Rainbow Bridge, I want to test and expose these beliefs rooted in my subconscious. Dealing with the void and loneliness that an old childless couple is enveloped with, it dwells in the vacant corners of my childhood home and resonates in the rhythm of the farmers working on the fields. I want to pay homage to my grandparents’ love and wisdom and honor my father who has done everything expected of him as a son.


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Credits

Niranjan Raj BHETWAL - Director


Specifications

Language film : Nepali
Working budget: 250 000 €
Financing acquired: 30 000 €

Contacts

Production

ICEFALL PRODUCTIONS
44600, Kathmandu, Nepal SANSKRIT - +977 1 4001744 - www.icefallproductions.com

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