Paaso is a 2022 Nepali crime and survival drama written and directed by RB Pun, who also wrote the story, script and dialogue of the film. The movie was produced for the banner of BR Entertainment, with Rajkumar Raut serving as executive producer, and it was clear from its first trailer that the director wanted to make something different from the usual entertainment: a dark, tense and realistic film about the criminal world and the cost of survival in the modern society of Nepal.

The story follows a young woman whose ordinary world collapses when she is trapped inside a wooden box by ruthless people. The film deals with the themes of rape, murder and revenge, and slowly reveals the torture and pain that the main character has to survive. The screenplay builds an atmosphere of suspense that keeps the audience on edge until the final scene. The music of the movie is composed by Surya Dayal Amatya, and together with the cinematography of Uttam Humagaini and the editing of Bhupendra Adhikari, the technical side of the film creates a cold and realistic mood that suits the heavy subject.

The film stars Rista Basnet in the leading role, and she is supported by a talented cast that includes Sunisha Bajgain, Ram Kumar Bastakoti, Pratik Dulal and Pranab Aakash. Made on a budget that proves success is possible without big money, the movie shows that Nepali cinema can handle serious themes with sincerity and craft. The director, RB Pun, is known for his honest storytelling, and this film stands as one of the rare survival thrillers of the Nepali film industry to confront the wrong side of the night. Paaso was released in Nepali cinema halls during the year 2022 and was noticed by the audience and critics for its brave subject and the strong performance of its lead actress, proving that a small film can carry a big scream when the story is true to life.