NOWNESS presents a short documentary by Bea Austin, following 20-year-old Alina in the Bumburet Valley, home to the Kalash people — Pakistan’s smallest ethnic minority. The film quietly observes how centuries-old customs and polytheistic beliefs coexist with the pull of social media and globalization.

As climate change and state pressures reshape the community, Alina’s story reflects a deep cultural pride that persists even as young people leave for cities. Through intimate visuals and reflective narration, the piece becomes a meditation on identity, tradition, and the ways heritage is carried forward.