Even When I Fall

Sheetal and Saraswoti met as teenagers in a Kathmandu refuge, both survivors of child trafficking to Indian circuses. They had been rescued and brought back across the border to Nepal, but what does the future hold for these young women returning to a home they barely remember? Even When I Fall traces their journey over 6 years, as they reclaim their breath-taking skills as circus artists and begin to build a future against all the odds. Along with 11 other young trafficking survivors, they form Circus Kathmandu – Nepal's first and only circus – creating a livelihood for themselves and simultaneously working to educate and challenge the deep-seated stigma against trafficked women. This intimate, beautiful film harnesses the visual power of circus to give a unique perspective into the complex world of human trafficking.

95 mins | 12A | UK

Nepalese with English subtitles

Conceived by Sky Neal and Satya Films 

A Satya Films and Postcode Films Production

Directed by Sky Neal and Kate Mclarnon

Produced by Elhum Shakerifar

Also produced by Sky Neal 

UK Distribution: Hakawati [info@hakawati.co.uk]

International Sales and Festivals: Satya Films [sky@satyafilms.com]