Nepal, May 18 -- 'Jaar' begins with a wide, painting-like shot of a landscape. A boat slowly carries a group of people across the water. The scene plays out in one continuous take, emphasising how long the journey is and how important it is in the country's history.

The movie ends (no spoiler) with people sailing away from a similar place, something the film highlights powerfully. A lot seems to happen in between, but not much actually does. Time passes, a rebellious act takes place, and a historical moment is shown. But did it change anything in society or the nation? Or was it just a personal moment? You must watch-or rather, feel-the film to decide for yourself.

Based on a well-known story by writer and critic Indra Bahadur Rai, 'Jaa...