Discoveries from Nepal World Cinema

Plot to be announced.

In the remote corner of the country lies Bhilmaghat, a village that looks like paradise from the outside. Beneath its beauty hides a kingdom of exploitation and fear ruled by a hypocritical priest “Baba,” who preys on innocents in the name of faith. A boy named Abhay survives a horrific ritual sacrifice with the help of Bhavani, who plants the seed of revolt—only to lose her husband in a direct clash with Baba. Years later, Abhay struggles to save his ailing mother but is ensnared in a sinister plot to bomb a massive temple inauguration and divide the nation. Now, he must save his mother, protect thousands of innocents, and end the tyranny. If he fails, the sacrifice will be his own. If he succeeds, his balidan will be remembered for generations.

A Nepali action packed movie starring Sushil Shrestha & Directed by Bickee Maharjan.

Henriks doesn’t want to join his father’s band and is trying to go abroad. His friend Rambo, a virgin, is eager to lose his virginity. Karan is in love with a beautiful local girl Jyoti, and Jyoti is using her charm to fulfill her materialistic needs. Garud Puran is a comedy-based drama that revolves around these four characters and their journey.

The three main characters get arrested by the police are released. The film's story revolves around them finding a bag of gold and its consequences.

A story depicting the conflict of of two brothers— Ram and Balaram.

Paramedic Komal is on a mission to deliver a live heart case for transplant. Tony drives taxis, his latest passenger is filmmaker Manjil, on his way to Dharan after hearing a tragic news about his mother. Their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter a vigilant cult with intentions to consume the hearts of young women in order to be awakened.

Muna and Ved make a bet which changes their lives forever.

Third installment in A Mero Hajur film series.

Following the death of their father, two estranged stepbrothers become embroiled in a fierce and often comical battle over a valuable ancestral property, setting off a chain of chaotic events driven by greed, rivalry, and family conflict.

Ek Bhagavad Ra Ek Gita highlights the struggles and hypocrisy faced by transgender people in Nepalese society, where they are sought for blessings yet denied dignity and respect.

An unfortunate event separates two young brothers and are later united by the fate to resolve the burdening suffer their mother had been carrying for very long.

Dukhi Aatma follows a struggling poet whose love life is shaken by erectile dysfunction. Desperate for a cure, he tries doctors, herbs, and even spiritual methods. As his efforts fail, he faces emotional turmoil, questioning his identity, masculinity, and the fragility of love in the face of silent struggles.

One cool guy's life.

Chhakka Panja 3 is a 2018 Nepalese dark comedy crime drama film directed by Deepa Shree Niraula with the help of Deepak Raj Giri and is written and produced by Deepa Shree Niraula, Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire and Jeetu Nepal for Aama Sarswoti Movies. It is the 3rd film in the Chhakka Panja series.

Reemai is the story of a young woman who refuses a childhood marriage arranged under traditional Gurung customs, and must face the consequences of her decision. The film beautifully captures the essence of Gurung culture, exploring themes of love, tradition, and personal freedom

Ram and Maya move thousands of miles from their home in Nepal in hopes of realizing their dream in New York City. As Ram works to finish his feature film, Maya receives a job offer that puts a strain on their relationship and calls into question what they are willing to sacrifice to maintain the lifestyle of international filmmakers.

विश्वास (Bishwas) is a heart-wrenching tale of one man's journey from rural simplicity to the complexity of city life. The protagonist, a humble villager, leaves behind his mother and the only life he's ever known to earn enough money to pay for her medical treatment. As his search for money leads him down a dangerous path, he realizes the true cost of his quest and the sacrifices he must make. With betrayal and danger lurking at every turn, the protagonist must find the strength within himself to overcome the odds and save not only his mother, but his own soul. With a powerful blend of drama, romance, and adventure, "विश्वास" is a timeless story of one man's journey towards redemption and self-discovery.

A family drama depicting true struggle of an individual who rises against political corruption, fighting to protect his conscience while confronting a system built on injustice.

Madan, a 55-year-old immigrant professor in the U.S., faces personal turmoil after a domestic dispute results in job loss and widespread gossip. Haunted by estrangement from his family and a deep yearning for his deceased parents, he finds a fleeting sense of solace in a dream visitation on a new moon night—just before his mysterious disappearance.

After the tragic death of Pashupati Prasad, Bhasme sets out in search of his own identity. He must complete his journey while also protecting his empire.

The film tells the story of 25-year-old Urmila Chaudary from Nepal. At the age of six she was sold by her family and was forced to work as a slave under appalling conditions for 12 years. Her dream is to end child slavery in Nepal. To this end she fights today as a freedom activist. A film about the quest for justice with a strength that gives courage and hope.

A renowned artist helps a promising newcomer achieve success, only to find that her growing talent may surpass his own and jeopardize everything he has built.

The first installment of Kismat.

A disaffected American-Nepali half Hindu-Muslim boy detours to Kathmandu on his way to join the on going war in Syria, but his battle against a local don who kills his grandfather teaches him to follow a far more greater purpose in life, and in the process he reconnects with his roots, culture and traditions of the Himalayan nation, which he had forgotten.

Delves into the complexities of fame, culture, and connection, weaving a compelling tale set against Nepal's breathtaking landscapes.

A girl (Keki Adhikari) starts to develop a afair with a young man (Karma Shayka) while waiting to get engaged with her long time boyfriend.

A series of awkward and comical events ensue when several people set out to recover the money owed to them.

As two friends get into hunting for a living in a small village in rural Nepal, their lives take a turn when a Nepali-speaking Bhutanese woman arrives there.

Harishchandra is a 1951 Indian Nepali-language film based on the story of the legendary king Harischandra from Hindu mythology. This is credited as the first Nepali language film however, many don't acknowledge as so, since all of the production and filming was in India.

Set in the backdrop and the aftermath of Maoist Insurgency— Khusma endures separation from her husband and awaits his return, only to resign herself to her fate.

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A woman deceives four friends, setting off a chain of events that forces them to go on the run while trying to escape the consequences of their actions.

A gritty gangster drama that explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal in the Rangeli region of the Terai plains.

Ria, a seven-year-old girl growing up in a village, is led by her mother to a place where a group of women from her community await her. Here she is mutilated by an unqualified cutter, who completes the cultural FGM-ritual that ensures she will one day be taken as a wife. The child, once old enough, goes on to be forcibly married and moved away from her family to the England. Eventually, Ria seeks help in escaping the life she is trapped in, but the life of her two younger sisters hang in the balance. Can she change her elders' minds and prevent them from being led down the same path? Or will they become three more of 200 million women across the globe whose wings have been crushed by FGM?

The central characters of Jaari are Namsang and Hangma, a married Limbu couple. After a brief argument with her spouse Namsang, Hangma chooses to leave him by giving back his Yuparung (a sacred coin). She then marries a different man after falling in love with him. The jaari is claimed by Namsang and his family, but Hangma’s family refuses to pay, forcing Hangma into slavery in Namsang’s household until the jaari is paid.

It's about a man and his journey of searching for the lost love. His journey will take you from the city of lakes that is pokhara to the traveler's paradise Sikkim. Fighting the obstacles , will he finally end his search or his search will end his spirit. Only time will tell...

Movie follows the story of Balaram, an orphaned Brahmin boy raised by a poor Rai couple in a society that never accepts him as their own. Struggling with identity, poverty, and prejudice, Balaram is pushed into crime but rises against injustice to prove that true family is built on love, not blood. As he fights for dignity and belonging, he transforms not just his fate, but the hearts of those around him.

Two friends involve with same girl which eventually deteriorate their friendship.

Intu Mintu London-Ma is a romantic drama about two modern day Nepali individuals struggling to walk the fine line between tradition and modernity. Ishan (Intu) is a young Nepali guy raised and brought up in the UK who is very passionate about anything he pursues in life. Meera (Mintu) is a daughter of nepali ambassador to the UK, who is pursuing her nursing career. Through their common friends Newson, they meet by chance and unintentionally fall for each other. Everything is going fine when suddenly things fall apart and the fate of their relationship rests on difficult choice that needs to be made by Meera. Will she be able to go against all norms for the sake of their happiness or will she be obliged to fulfill her parents wishes.

Take a journey to the rugged terrain that separates the barren Tibetan plateau and the plains of India. Live alongside Jimi, a Peace Corps volunteer in Melung, a days walk south of the trail from Kathmandu to Mt Everest base camp.

A man’s desperate fight to save his father’s graveyard from a powerful businessman is complicated by the return of his former lover.

After a few no-gooders from Salley village beat up a boy from a neighbouring village, a long-running feud over a contested forest flares up. With the insurgency at its peak, the rebel commander suggests this dispute be settled through a game of football. In the midst of all this tension a new teacher is appointed to the village school. Will this versatile stranger provide a solution or cause even more trouble?

A sister fights all odds to take care of her young brother, until things fall apart, and she is left with no option, but sell her dignity to save him.

The story about resilience of people living in the mountains of Nepal, navigating survival and hardship.

In the remote corner of the country lies Bhilmaghat, a village that looks like paradise from the outside. Beneath its beauty hides a kingdom of exploitation and fear ruled by a hypocritical priest “Baba,” who preys on innocents in the name of faith. A boy named Abhay survives a horrific ritual sacrifice with the help of Bhavani, who plants the seed of revolt—only to lose her husband in a direct clash with Baba. Years later, Abhay struggles to save his ailing mother but is ensnared in a sinister plot to bomb a massive temple inauguration and divide the nation. Now, he must save his mother, protect thousands of innocents, and end the tyranny. If he fails, the sacrifice will be his own. If he succeeds, his balidan will be remembered for generations.

An epic tragedy, based on Nepal's most famous epic poem. Madan, a lower-class worker, is forced by poverty and mounting debts to go to Lhasa, Tibet, leaving behind his lonely mother and beloved wife, Muna. However, tragedy befalls him on the way home.

Harishchandra is a 1951 Indian Nepali-language film based on the story of the legendary king Harischandra from Hindu mythology. This is credited as the first Nepali language film however, many don't acknowledge as so, since all of the production and filming was in India.

Nirvaya Singh is currently the head of one of Nepal's most influential political parties, while his son Dik Vijay is deeply involved in criminal operations. When a political election is going to take place, Nirvaya becomes paralyzed, and Dik Vijay assumes control as president.

Rammita emerges from a toxic five-year relationship with Sahaj , a relationship she once believed was her entire world. Heartbroken and more lost than ever, she convinces herself that rebounds will help her regain her strength and happiness. However, as she moves from one fleeting connection to another, her sense of self slowly begins to fade. She drifts away from her friendships, loses touch with her identity, and feels increasingly disconnected from who she truly is.

A portrayal of the everyday struggles faced by a newly married couple in a slum in urban Nepal.

When a shady married man is caught in the illegal act by his wife's father, a government official, he must pass the Public Service Commission exam or risk losing his wife.

Ke Ghar Ke Dera is a 1985 Nepali drama film produced by the Royal Nepal Film Corporation. Directed by Pradeep Rimal, the movie is recognized for featuring the iconic comedy duo Maha Jodi (Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya)

Malati and Mangales navigate love, sacrifice, and life's harsh realities, where emotions clash with responsibilities, revealing the fragile yet enduring bond that keeps them together through pain and change.

Movie follows a thirty year old overly religious and superstitious man-child named Hari, He had led his whole life following the rules that were set by his ancestors and his strict mother.

Chha Maya Chhapakkai is a 2019 Nepali social-comedy film directed by Dipendra Lama and written by Deepak Raj Giri. The story revolves around two families from opposing political backgrounds whose rivalry intensifies when their children fall in love. This conflict escalates into a political upheaval in their village, blending humor with social commentary. The film stars Deepak Raj Giri, Keki Adhikari, Kedar Ghimire, and Jeetu Nepal, and it was both a critical and commercial success in Nepal, grossing over रू 9.4 crore at the box office

Ram and Maya move thousands of miles from their home in Nepal in hopes of realizing their dream in New York City. As Ram works to finish his feature film, Maya receives a job offer that puts a strain on their relationship and calls into question what they are willing to sacrifice to maintain the lifestyle of international filmmakers.

The epic story of the mighty khazak kingdom from the beyul of himalayas set on an ancient periodic setup. The story revolves around two major characters PREM and GEET, where prem is supposed to be the heir to the throne as he was born on the most auspicious time according to astrology. However he had to overcome one obstacle, that is Prem (love) itself.

Directed by Shiva Regmi, Aafno Manchhe was the huge success, and is counted among the biggest hit movies of Nepali film cinema.