CHHAL || Award Winning || Nepali short movie #chhal #chal #shortmovie #nepal

Summary

This transcript follows a conversation between two individuals in a remote village. One has returned after several years abroad, while the other warns him of supernatural events. They discuss a tragic history of suicide and death at a local crossroads, which is believed to be haunted by the spirits of a couple who died there. As night falls, the tension builds, with eerie tales of ghosts and ominous warnings about walking the dangerous path. The conversation shifts between casual banter, ghost stories, and the hardships faced by those living in the area, blending fear with everyday life.

Takeaways

• 😀 A man returns to his village after 6 or 7 years of living abroad.
• 😀 He reflects on the hardships of his homeland, particularly during the Civil War, and the constant fear of death that shaped people's lives.
• 😀 There is a casual conversation about alcohol, with one man offering to bring some from the village.
• 😀 The conversation takes a strange turn when the second man shares the story of a local ghost, a man who died three years ago from drinking too much alcohol.
• 😀 The ghost is said to haunt the area, offering alcohol to newcomers and scaring them as night falls.
• 😀 Another local ghost story emerges about a woman who committed suicide at the crossroads after a fight with her husband, and now her spirit also haunts the area.
• 😀 The second man, seemingly familiar with the area, advises the first man to go home soon as night approaches, hinting that spirits come out after dark.
• 😀 To protect himself from spirits, the second man carries a bangle and smokes sulpa (a type of local cigarette), believing the fire keeps demons away.
• 😀 The first man, who had been living abroad, is unfamiliar with the village’s eerie folklore and becomes more cautious as the conversation unfolds.
• 😀 Despite the eerie stories, the second man continues to offer alcohol to the first man, encouraging him to drink and forget his fears.
• 😀 The overall atmosphere is one of growing tension as the sun sets and the characters realize that they are walking in a place haunted by tragic and unsettling spirits.

Q & A

Why did the person stay abroad for 6 or 7 years without returning home?

The person stayed abroad due to the fear of the civil war in their home country, which created a dangerous and uncertain situation.

What was the relationship between the man and the woman mentioned in the script?

The woman was not just an ordinary person but a ghost, who had committed suicide three years ago at the crossroads. Her ghost now haunts the area and scares people.

What is the significance of the man carrying a bangle and smoking sulpa?

The bangle and sulpa are protective symbols. The man believes that demons or spirits avoid fire, which is why he carries the bangle and smokes sulpa to ward off any evil spirits.

What happened to the girl at the crossroads?

The girl committed suicide at the crossroads, and her ghost now haunts that location, scaring people who pass by.

Why is no one supposed to walk through the forest path?

The forest path is avoided because of the haunting of a husband and wife who died in the area. Their spirits scare anyone who tries to pass by, particularly those who are unaware of the danger.

What tragic event occurred with the husband and wife in Gonam village?

The couple in Gonam village had frequent fights, which led to the wife committing suicide at the crossroads. A few days later, the husband was found dead in the same spot. Their spirits now haunt the place, scaring those who pass by.

Why did the man bring alcohol, and what is its significance?

The man brought alcohol to offer warmth and to help dispel fear. Alcohol serves as a way to calm nerves and provide comfort in a tense or fearful situation.

What happened to the man who drank too much alcohol?

The man who drank too much alcohol three years ago died at the same location. His death is tied to the belief that excessive drinking in the area leads to tragic outcomes.

Why did the person leave the area in a hurry?

The person left quickly due to the growing darkness and the fear of encountering the ghosts that haunt the area at night.

How did the two men know each other?

The two men recognized each other from their past interactions. One of them had been abroad for several years, and they reconnected after a long period.