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Deep Dive: The Lost Years (2024)

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The Lost Years
The Lost Years follows a young boy from Jhapa, Eastern Nepal, who travels to Kathmandu in 1990 with dreams of weaving Nepali carpets. His aspirations are cut short when he is laid off due to his underage status. This pivotal moment leads him to meet individuals from Northern Gorkha who offer him a job as a cowherd, prompting a two-week trek to Tsum Valley in the Himalayas. The film captures the boy's disappearance and the impact on his family, illustrating a narrative of lost childhood and unfulfilled dreams. Set against the rugged landscape of Nepal, the story reveals the harsh realities faced by children in pursuit of work and the emotional toll of separation from family.

Why Watch

  • •Follow the boy's life-changing trek to Tsum Valley.
  • •Meet the family members affected by his disappearance.
  • •See the realities of child labor in Nepal.

Did You Know

•In 1990, a boy from Jhapa traveled to Kathmandu for work.
•He was laid off due to being underage, which changed his path.
•The trek to Tsum Valley lasted two weeks.
•The film features a cast including Manisha Sapkota and Prakash's family.

Perfect For

Child labor issuesNepal's cultureHimalayan landscapes