Sunday September 28th, 2008 7:00 PM: Kagbeni
Kagbeni
Bhusan Dahal, 2007, Nepal, 120 minutes, 35mmUpon returning to his village after a long spell in Malaysia, Krishna travels to a neighboring village with his childhood friend Ramesh. On their journey they encounter a hermit who returns Krishna’s kindness with a strange gift — a monkey’s paw that will grant your wish. Unaware of its ominous powers, Ramesh makes a wish. Thus begins the journey of betrayal and revenge.
A Silent Monsoon
Pravesh Gurung, 2006, Nepal, 34 minutesSet in a Nepali village Jhari reveals Durga’s struggle to save her twelve- year-old daughter Laxmi from their profession of prostitution. As night falls and the monsoon clouds gather, will Durga be able to fight the society, her fate, and set Laxmi free?
Business/Organizational Program Sponsor:
Bo M Karlsson (http://www.bomkarlsson.com/)
Nepal Seattle Society (http://www.nepalseattle.org)
Really want to attend this screening but can't find a babysitter? No problem! We have a Kids Play Room.





