“We have many stories from Upper Mustang that need to be told”

Filmmaker Dhondup Tsering talks about his award-winning film Ama Khando and the hard work that went into making the movie and the need to give more platforms to Nepal’s indigenous filmmakers.

On paper, the story of Ama Khando is simple. It’s a film that depicts the story of a mother and son who embarks on a journey from Upper Mustang, their homeland, to the lowlands, so the mother can hand over her son to foster care.