The film, set in the mountains of Nepal, centers on Weaver Maila, who finds himself struggling against the tide of modernization after a new road disrupts his bamboo mat business. With the availability of modern distractions like Coca-Cola and television, his family faces changing dynamics. Faced with financial pressures and societal expectations, Maila resorts to bootlegging millet wine. The film highlights the painful contrast between economic progress and traditional community values, showcasing the struggles of individuals in a shifting social landscape, ultimately revealing the underlying problems of a new capitalist economy.
The film illustrates the divide between traditional ways of life and modernity through the character of Maila, who struggles against the challenges brought by progress.
Maila's journey reflects the underlying pain of modernization, highlighting how it can both uplift and destroy communities, forcing individuals into desperate circumstances.
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