Wheels on the Bus

Die Räder

Generation Kplus 2022

Twelve-year-old Bhyal works as a blacksmith, sharpening the sickles and repairing the villagers’ equipment. However, as a member of the lowest castehe is an untouchable person and subject to the hostilities of his classmates. Only his friend Laba is ready to defy social boundaries. Against the breathtaking backdrop of a Nepalese mountain village, the film tells of social inequality and friendship.

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by Surya Shahi (Director, Screenplay), Rajesh Prasad Khatri (Screenplay)
with Man Bahadur Tamata, Hari Budha, Kali Tamata, Tek Bahadur Budha, Damaru Bhatta Nepal 2022 Nepali 16' Colour World premiere recommendation: 10 years and up

With

Man Bahadur Tamata (Bhyal)
Hari Budha (Laba)
Kali Tamata (Bhyal’s Mother)
Tek Bahadur Budha (Laba’s Father)
Damaru Bhatta (Teacher)

Crew

Director	Surya Shahi
Screenplay	Rajesh Prasad Khatri, Surya Shahi
Cinematography	Robin Sharma Dahal
Editing	Nimesh Shrestha, Ashma Pokharel
Music	Bipin Acharya
Sound Design	Amit Shrestha, Samrat Khanal
Sound	Bipin Sthapit
Production Design	Ramlal Khadka
Assistant Directors	Aditya Basnet, MB Thapa
Production Manager	Shiva Rawal
Producers	Prabin Kumar Rawat, Sushant Shrestha, Rajesh Prasad Khatri, Surya Shahi
Executive Producer	Jagadish Hamal

Produced by

Rato Talo Productions

Cryptid Films

Resonating Pictures

Photos

Surya Shahi

The director studied acting and international studies at Elon University in North Carolina, USA. After graduating, he returned to Nepal to build a school and a hostel in his home region of Humla where Wheels on the Bus was shot. He is also a part-time acting teacher at Oscar International College in Kathmandu and is currently working on his second short film, The Curtain.

Filmography

2022 Wheels on the Bus; short film

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2022