Suryamala Sharma

The people of a village think a newborn baby is an incarnation of Ganesh until he is diagnosed as having a birth defect, which impacts the life of the baby as he grows into a man.

Pakha is a thought-provoking Newari film that explores the invisible walls dividing people along caste lines. Through its characters and their intertwined lives, the movie highlights how social hierarchies and traditional prejudices shape relationships, opportunities, and human connections. With a sensitive portrayal of discrimination and its consequences, Pakha invites viewers to reflect on the barriers society builds and the need for empathy, understanding, and change.