The Man from Kathmandu, an action-drama which the producers tout as a project which showcases Kathmandu to the world, has concluded its shooting in Nepal. The production company Tree-City Pictures’ debut feature, the film’s cast and crew will now move to Los Angeles for further shooting, the producers announced amid a function held in the Capital.

The Man from Kathmandu is directed by the Hollywood-based director Pema Dhondup, the maker of the 2004 film, We’re No Monks.

Speaking at the function, director Pema Dhondup said that he was interested to collaborate with Nakim Uddin, a director of Tree-City Pictures, after watching Kagbeni.

“I was first inspired to write the plot after I read an article in CNN about the rise of far-right politics. I researched the issue for two years. What I have tried to do with the film is to present a blend of global political happenings and their repercussions in Nepal. I have also used Nepali artistic sensibilities,” director Dhondup said. The Man from Kathmandu is revolves around a religious fanatic who goes through a psychological transformation after he visits Kathmandu. 

The Man from Kathmandu will feature a stellar cast of international and Nepali actors, including Bollywood star Gulshan Grover, Peurto Rican actor Jose Manuel, Neer Shah, Karma, Shishir Bangdel, and Anna Sharma. The film is slated to be shot in English and will be dubbed in Nepali prior to its release.

According to co-producer Uddin,  90 percent of the film’s shooting has been done in Nepal while the rest will be done in Los Angeles.

“Given the innovative subject of the film and technological finesse, the film can make a name in world cinema. This is a global product, so it will go on to strike a chord with audiences all over the world,” said director Dhondup.

“A disaffected American-Nepali, half Hindu-Muslim boy detours to Kathmandu on his way to find his father in Syria, but his battle against a local don who kills his grandfather teaches him to follow a far more greater purpose in life, and in the process here connects with his roots, culture and traditions of the Himalayan nation, which he had forgotten,” the film’s logline released by the producers reads.

Nakim Uddin and Pema Dhondup share the production credit while the film features scores by Jason Kunwar.

The producers said that they are yet to announce the film’s Nepal release date.