Solastalgia

Much like nostalgia, solastalgia is a form of emotional distress, only it’s caused by a change in environment, a longing for one’s homeland. This short film depicts the condition in a man named Serap, a Sherpa from the Khumbu region of the Himalaya who transplanted his family to New York City. As he drives an Uber through the dense metropolis, he loses himself in memories of guiding people up the highest summits of the world.

World Premiere
Commitment Grant Winner
Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship Recipient