Nepal, May 9 -- Since the release of its trailer, the film Lalibazar has drawn attention for portraying the story of a woman from the Badi community, sparking debate over how the marginalized group is represented on screen.

Released nationwide on April 25, the film stars Swastima Khadka as a Badi woman struggling against social exploitation while fighting to secure an education and build a better future for her child.

Badi rights activist Devisara Badi said the film closely reflected her personal experiences and reminded her of her mother's sacrifices.

"This film is my story too. My mother also struggled to educate me," she said. "While watching the film, I saw my own mother in it. It is a film every mother and daughter should watch."...