Lapcha

Year of Production: 2009 Duration: 25'

Community: Lapcha Country: Nepal

Subtitle: English Genre: Documentary

CREW

Director: Mohan Manandhar

Producer: NEFEJ, Danish Embassy

Cinematographer: Bikramram Tajale, Mohan KC and Mohan Manandhar

Editor: Rabindra Pandey

Synopsis:

According to typical tradition of Lapcha community, the groom has to spend three years in bride's house after marriage. Similarly, they teach girls to learn skills so that their future will be secure. The documentary focuses on these aspects of Lapcha community.

Director's Profile:

Mohan Manandhar is a television journalist and he has been reporting for Nepal Television from 12 years and also reporting for Environmental TV program Aankhijhyal.