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.

Nabin Subba started out from writing and directing award winning plays. He then started writing screenplays and since then he has written, directed and produced 16 films. He emerged as a prominent Nepalese director in 2002 with his highly praised feature film “Numafung,” establishing himself as a leading figure in the industry. His subsequent works, including the TV series “Dalan” and his third feature film “Goodbye Kathmandu,” solidified his reputation as an auteur.