Documentary on arranged marriage | "The Only Son" - by Simonka de Jong

"The Only Son" is a 2013 Dutch documentary, directed by Simonka de Jong. It is a story about the challenge of keeping Dolpo’s ancient culture alive as the area becomes less isolated. The film centers on Pema’s parents’ expectation that Pema will return to Dolpo, Nepal, when he completes his education, marry a Dolpapa woman, and manage the family’s land. As the only son, this is his role in Dolpo’s traditional culture. Pema is torn between his duty to the family and his desire to live the modern life that he now prefers. The film is primarily shot in Karang, a village at 13,000 feet in Upper Dolpo, one of the most remote areas of Nepal. It has been shown at a number of International Film Festivals.

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Want to help?

- Rokpa International, provides shelter, food and education for Nepali children from poor backgrounds. Rokpa was the nonprofit that helped Pema and siblings. http://rokpa.org/

- Altitude Project, a Canadian nonprofit that supports schools in Upper Dolpo: https://altitudeproject.ca/

The Only Son - A Film by Simonka de Jong
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