White Sun

A Maoist rebel returns home to bury his Royalist father in “White Sun,” a delicately crafted examination of Nepal’s difficult rebirth after 20 years of war and unrest. Skillfully blending intimate human drama with sharp political observations, Deepak Rauniyar’s outstanding second feature sends a powerful message about the need for tolerance if Nepal is to overcome divisions that remain long after the Comprehensive Peace Accord of 2006. Co-produced by Danny Glover’s New York-based shingle Louverture Films, “White Sun” won the Interfilm award for Promoting Interreligious Dialogue at Venice and deserves to secure international art house exposure. Recent dates at Toronto, Busan, and Taiwan’s Golden Horse event bode well for a long and successful festival run.