Directed by
Maude Plante-Husaruk & Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis
Languages
Nepali, Kham Magar
Produced by
Maude Plante-Husaruk and Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis
84 min, documentary, Canada, 2021
In a remote himalayan region, the villagers of Maikot are preparing for the harvest of a mysterious aphrodisiac caterpillar-mushroom worth more than gold.
Synopsis
In a remote himalayan region, the villagers of Maikot are preparing for the harvest of a mysterious aphrodisiac caterpillar-mushroom worth more than gold. Lalita, a young mother, had to let go of her dreams after getting married because of the social pressures of her community. As the whole village departs to the mountains, she joins the journey to the high-altitude pasturelands in hope of providing a better life for her family through the hazardous harvest of the rare mushroom. Set against the backdrop of stunning mountainous landscapes, the film presents an intimate and humane portrait of characters that put everything on the line for a chance to ascend to greener pastures. Will the harvest be good this year?
Credits
Cinematography : Maude Plante-Husaruk
Editing : Maude Plante-Husaruk
Sound design : Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis et Eric Shaw
Sound mix : Jean Paul Vialard
Music : Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis
Sound : Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis
With the participation of : Lalita Gharti Magar
