Underplayed Gems

Chapali Height (2012)

Chapali Height poster
Directed by
Dipendra K Khanal
Country
Nepal
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How it feels

A girl living in a hostel in Pokhara becomes the object of affection for two men. Their love for her leads to psychological conflict and dark consequences.

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What happens

Chapali Height is a 2012 Nepali erotic psychological thriller film featuring Amir Gautam, Raj Ghimire and Binita Baral. It was shot in the Chapali Height area in Kathmandu. The movie, directed by Dipendra K Khanal and financed by Arjun Kumar, was shot in 25 days. It is based on the story of a girl (Binita) living in a hostel in Pokhara, and two guys who fall in love with her. The film received mixed to positive response from critics and audience for its dark theme, background score and actors' performances. It was the second biggest blockbuster of the year behind Nischal Basnet's LOOT . (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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