Maila, a basket weaver, his wife Maile, and 7-year-old son Bindray live a simple village life in the mountainous region of eastern Nepal. When a road to their village is finally built, they see it as a blessing. Soon, along with the first bus, soda, television, and hip hop beats arrive. But as modern amenities creep in, Maila's life begins to unravel. He is trapped between sticking to tradition at home or going beyond the village to survive. Meanwhile, Bindray uses his resourcefulness to get closer to the gifts the new road brings. Ultimately Maila and Maile must figure out how to continue living in a world that is leaving them behind.