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202265 minPGdocumentary

Balika

202265 minPGdocumentary

Two Nepali orphans living in an orphanage in Kathmandu receive an invitation for one of them to visit their hometown.

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Lander Ibarretxe

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Two Nepali orphans living in an orphanage in Kathmandu receive an invitation for one of them to visit their hometown.

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Aitor Sanchezdirector

Lander Ibarretxedirector

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Dipendra and Sushmita live in an orphanage in Kathmandu. One day, Dipendra receives a call from his family, inviting him to visit his hometown. He prepares for the trip, eager to reconnect with his roots. Meanwhile, Sushmita dreams of becoming a nurse when she grows up. Their lives unfold against the backdrop of the orphanage, revealing their hopes and aspirations for the future. The film runs for 65 minutes and was released in 2022.

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