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Even When I Fall
The inspiring and fascinating story of two child-trafficking survivors who form Nepal’s first and only circus; an ode to survival and the healing power of performance.
Director: Sky Neal and Dara McLarnon
Overview
The inspiring and fascinating story behind Nepal’s first and only circus. Child-trafficking survivors Sheetal and Saraswoti are rescued from a corrupt Indian circus and brought back to Nepal, to a community they barely remember and struggle to reconnect with. With 11 other young trafficking survivors, they form Circus Kathmandu, Nepal’s first and only circus. This intimate and beautiful film is an ode to survival and the healing power of performance.
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