Charity screening
PARAAN (परान)San Francisco Show
Come support mental health and enjoy a Nepali blockbuster. A charity screening at San Francisco's historic Roxie Theater, organized by GNPN and the Nepali community of the Bay Area. All proceeds benefit Nyano Ghar.
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Movie starts at 12 PMNetworking at Dancing Yak from 2:30 PM
- The Roxie Theater3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Can't make it? You can still donate to Nyano Ghar at checkout.
All proceeds benefit
Nyano Ghar Mental Health & Wellness Being Project in Kathmandu
Nyano Ghar (न्यानो घर, "a warm home") is a non-profit mental health treatment center in the Kathmandu Valley. It offers people living with mental illness something that is still rare in Nepal: a safe, caring place to recover, in a calm home surrounded by gardens.
Mental illness still carries a heavy stigma in Nepal, and treatment options remain limited. Every ticket and donation helps keep Nyano Ghar's doors open and its programs running.
“A healthy mind is a wealthy soul”
A day at Nyano Ghar Mental Wellness, from Nyano Ghar.
A day at Nyano Ghar
Care & check-ups
Staff look after residents' health, from regular check-ups to home-cooked meals.
Healing through colors
Art sessions give residents a way to express what is hard to put into words.
Music that eases the soul
Guitar, tabla and cajón circles where everyone joins in.
Mindful moments
Meditation, breathing and quiet time to calm the mind.
Move your emotions freely
Yoga and movement sessions in a bright, open hall.
Games & nature
Carrom, board games and walks in the garden: simple games, meaningful smiles.
Contact Nyano Ghar: +977 01-5927405 info@nyanoghar.org.np
Can't make it?
Give more to support Nyano Ghar's mental health and wellness work in Kathmandu. Add a donation on the ticket page.
The film
A Nepali blockbuster social drama
“सासले हैन, साथले चल्ने”
Life runs not on breath alone, but on the people beside us.
In the hills of Dhankuta, Dharmanath (Neer Bikram Shah) has poured his whole life into his children. To him they are his परान, the very breath of his life, and all he asks of old age is to grow old surrounded by their love.
But as his children build lives of their own, the family begins to pull apart. His youngest son finds himself torn between devotion to his father and his duty to his wife, a dilemma that will feel familiar to almost every Nepali family, at home or abroad. PARAAN is a heartfelt story about parents, children and the bonds that hold us together.
Highest-grossing Nepali film of 2082 BS
Watch the official trailer · Released in Nepal on Kartik 14, 2082 (October 31, 2025)
- Story / Direction
- Deepak Prasad Acharya
- Producers
- Ranjit Acharya / Shekhar Golchha
- Presented by
- Biscope Cinema
Starring
Neer Bikram Shah
Madan K. Shrestha
Pooja Chand
Keki Adhikari
Anjana Baraili
Saturday, December 19, 2026
The afternoon
- 12:00 PM
Movie starts
PARAAN on the big screen at San Francisco's historic Roxie Theater in the Mission.
- 2:30 PM onwards
Networking event
Right after the film, continue the afternoon with the community at Dancing Yak.
The venue
The Roxie Theater
3117 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
One of San Francisco's oldest movie theaters, in the heart of the Mission District. A short walk from 16th St Mission BART.
Organized by
GNPN & the Nepali community of the Bay Area
This screening is organized by GNPN and the Nepali community of the San Francisco Bay Area, coming together for mental health in Nepal.
About Global Nepali Professional Network: GNPN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the professional development of its members and the technological progress of Nepal, through career mentorship, knowledge sharing and educational initiatives. It began in 2007 at UC Berkeley as CAN-USA and has members across the United States.
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FAQ
When and where is the screening?
Saturday, December 19, 2026. The movie starts at 12 PM at The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco. The networking event follows at Dancing Yak from 2:30 PM.
How much are tickets?
$35 per person for general admission. Tickets are sold online through TixFix, and you'll get your ticket by email.
Where does the money go?
All proceeds benefit Nyano Ghar's mental health and wellness project in Kathmandu.
I can't make it. Can I still help?
Yes. Open the ticket page and add a donation to Nyano Ghar at checkout.
Is the film subtitled?
PARAAN is a Nepali-language film. If you need to know about subtitles, contact the organizer before the show.
Who do I contact with questions?
Bhushan Mudbhary of GNPN at 415-691-9601.
See PARAAN in San Francisco and give back
Sat, Dec 19 · Movie starts at 12 PM · The Roxie Theater · $35
