Palash

An ambitious village teacher named Samjhana, desire to marry a wealthy man tragically leads to her being deceived and sold into a brothel, where she is eventually tracked down by her devoted, lifelong admirer Krishna.

Directed by Subash Koirala, Palash leans on a strong ensemble — Rekha Thapa, Aayub Kc, Kameshwor Chaurasiya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2017.