There is no good or bad person. Just good or bad choices.
Kelden is a short film based on the story of a teenage boy who loses much of what is important in his life and gradually becomes involved with a group of young people using drugs, eventually coming into conflict with the law.
The film highlights how the way society responds to children in conflict with the law can influence their future. As children develop their identity, question the world around them and discover their strengths, support after release can play an important role in helping them move forward.
Aftercare, reintegration and unconditional support without stigma or discrimination are therefore central to Nazhoen Lamtoen’s work. The organisation has supported children released from juvenile facilities with aftercare and reintegration services since 2013.
Kelden was made with financial support from the European Union and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bhutan, in association with Lingpen Audio Visual and Lingpen D. Gyeltshen.
Nazhoen Lamtoen also acknowledges Karma Dema, Thinley Pals, Cheki Wangchuk, Kuenga Phuntsho and Tashi Dorji, as well as the National Commission for Women and Children and the Royal Bhutan Police, for their technical support and guidance.