In a Himalayan polyandrous village in Nepal, newly married and pregnant Pema tries to make the best of her new life. But soon, her first husband Tashi vanishes on the trade route to Lhasa. Accompanied by her de facto husband, Karma, a monk, she embarks on a journey into the unforgiving wilderness to find him, evolving into a quest of self-discovery and liberation. Competition Berlinale 2024.
Min Bahadur Bham
Nepalese filmmaker who has a Masters degrees in Buddhist Philosophy and Political Science and is studying for a PHD in anthropology. His short, The Flute (2012), Nepal’s first entry to the Venice IFF, was followed by his debut feature Kalo Pothi (2015) which was Nepal’s official Oscar entry. Known for nurturing emerging talent, his productions have graced festivals like -Venice, Berlinale, Rotterdam and Busan.
Sections
| DAY | SECTION | CINEMA |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 05/10 | 13:30 |
Kinoplex São Luiz 4 |
| Monday, 07/10 | 20:45 |
Cinesystem Praia de Botafogo 2 |
| Thursday, 10/10 | 14:15 |
Estação NET Rio 4 |
| Saturday, 12/10 | 18:40 |
Estação NET Gávea 4 |
* Introduction by the guest(s) and/or Q&A
** Free session
