Kathmandu, March 26 -- 'Girls Rewriting Destiny' follows the journey of 27 women from marginalised backgrounds as they attempt to summit Ganja La Chuli, a 5,863-metre peak in Sindhupalchok, Nepal. Led by mountaineer Maya Gurung, the documentary interweaves personal stories of resilience with the larger theme of environmental awareness and economic opportunity through tourism.

The film establishes its stakes early with Gurung's opening remarks on how Nepal's mountains have long been a playground for foreign climbers, while local women rarely get to explore them. Her narrative arc, tracing her journey from Everest in 2008 to her efforts in training female guides, sets the stage for the documentary's broader themes. The film is careful not ...