Dying Candle (2016)
- Directed by
- Naresh Kumar Kc
- Genre
- romance, drama, action
- Country
- Nepal
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A family in a remote Himalayan village struggles with poverty and harsh conditions. They face difficult choices about survival and supporting each other.
slow-burnmelancholicintimategroundedsomberquietculturalgritty
What happens
Dying Candle Nepali language film directed by Naresh Kumar KC and produced by Rabin Acharya and Marie Adler. Set in a rural Himalayan village, the film explores themes of sacrifice, familial duty, and resilience within a close-knit family facing extreme hardships. It highlights cultural elements unique to Nepal, providing insight into traditional values and the challenges of rural life. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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