In a celebratory announcement on International Women’s Day, Gauthali Entertainment has confirmed that the highly anticipated Nepali feature film ‘Ek Mutthi Badal: My Share of Sky’ will arrive in domestic theaters on May 15. Presented by Mana Production and distributed by RR Films, the movie is poised to be a landmark release in the region's cinematic calendar.
Directed and written by Sahara Sharma, the film is an intimate family drama that unfolds over the course of a single day. It explores the complex emotional landscape of three generations living under one roof, navigating the friction between personal aspirations and societal expectations. Sharma, who previously made history as the youngest female director to open the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival with Chasing Rainbows, continues to break barriers as the first Nepali woman to receive the prestigious Hubert Bals Fund + Europe Post-Production Grant.
The production boasts a significant international pedigree, marked by a Nepal-Germany co-production partnership. Produced by Abhimanyu Dixit alongside German producer Sara Fazilat of Third Culture Kids, the project has been refined through elite global platforms including the Cannes Film Festival’s Marche du Film, the Locarno Open Doors Consultancy, and the NFDC Film Bazaar. This global outlook is reflected in the technical crew, featuring Vietnamese cinematographer Linh Dan Nguyen Phan, Indian editor Deepa Bhatia (Taare Zameen Par), and production designer Yashasvi Sabharwal, whose previous work contributed to a Grand Prix win at Cannes.
The cast features a blend of contemporary stardom and veteran prestige. Leading actress Aanchal Sharma takes on the central role of Maili, starring alongside newcomer Sahayog Adhikari. The film also marks a momentous return for veteran actor Nisha Sharma, who returns to the silver screen after a thirty-year hiatus to play the family matriarch. They are joined by Usha Rajak, Manish Niraula, Sekhar Chapagain, Asmita Gautam, and Gourab Bista, completing a generational ensemble that promises to deliver a poignant look at the modern Nepali household.
