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Khorlo

00:14:27|Nepal, Kyrgyzstan

Director:

Usha Rajak

Country:

Nepal, Kyrgyzstan

Film Duration:

00:14:27

Language:

English, Russian

Producer:

Usha Rajak, Bibhakar Shakya

Screenwriter:

Usha Rajak

DoP:

Sanjar Abdyjaparov

Editor:

Pasang Dawa Sherpa

Cast:

Usha Rajak, Kubatbekov Toichubek, Akylbek uulu Azamat, Saidbek Mazman

Synopsis

A woman traverses a harsh, snow-covered desert in heavy boots, pulling a suitcase. On her journey, she meets a man who woos her and promises to love her forever. Right after she trusts him, she is left heartbroken by his sudden absence. She continues her journey. Next, she meets a soldier, who tells her to wipe off her tears and then teaches to use the sword to kill off anything that looks likes love. She is filled with anger now and continues on her journey. She meets a monk, who reminds her of what a soft delicate flower-like she was before ‘life’ happened to her. Will she use the sword to fight off? For the monk looks a lot like love.

Usha Director

Usha Rajak

Director

Usha Rajak is a Nepali filmmaker and actor who brings two decades of diverse experience to cinema. A former beauty queen (Miss University Nepal 2006, Mrs Nepal International 2021-2022), she has transitioned from pageants and acting into filmmaking. As a filmmaker, Usha creates stories that advocate for women's empowerment. Her background in journalism and award-winning photojournalism adds depth to her storytelling approach, allowing her to craft films that both entertain and inspire meaningful change.

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