Nepali actors play Maldivian characters in short film

Umesh stands on the edge of Kakani top, Nepal, in this image-grab from a film originally meant to be shot in the Maldives.

Hulhevi Media are collaborating with Chhaproma, a Nepali production house, to make a short film based on the Maldivian script. Al, who wrote the original screenplay with Narcu, has adapted it to a Nepali setting with the help of Rajan and Kshitiz of Chhaproma.

The story follows a day in the life of a young man, Ram, who claims it is his last day on earth, and invites his ex-girlfriend Zena and buddy Baucha to spend the last hours with him.

Although two Maldivians auditioned for the part of Ram (called Maz in the Maldivian version) along with two others for the roles of Baucha (Hamd in the Maldivian screenplay) and Zena, respectively, the film never got made in the Maldives because circumstances simply didn't allow it.

This is the first production in which Al will just help the DOP, Shail, instead of photographing the film himself. Dipesh is the producer and Rajan is directing.

Al and his Nepali team have just completed a hectic shooting schedule, including a non-stop eight hour stint on Kakani top.

The Nepali actors have given intense performances and the film should be completed some time in May. More image grabs and, hopefully, YouTube clips will follow.