Janaki Kadayat

Butterfly on the Windowpane

As the studious Bidya(13) prepares for her further studies, her juvenile brother Basanta(9) distracts her with his antics. But learning, his sister is giving up on her dreams, he struggles to give Bidya the hope she desperately needs.

Pahaad

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

Tel Visa

A Nepalese family navigate cultural differences in the US, and the complications social media can cause. Despite their struggles and fears, the family support each other. The question of what 'normal' is subjective to the culture.

Shape of Momo

Bishnu returns to her Himalayan village after quitting her job, only to face mounting family pressures and societal expectations. As tensions rise with her pregnant sister's arrival and a budding relationship with a "suitable" boy from her community, Bishnu must choose between conforming to tradition or claiming her independence.

Lalibazar

An enigmatic woman navigates the Lalibazar, clutching a child she intends to offer as a tribute to the powerful Kaji. This dark social thriller explores a world of high-stakes exploitation where innocence is the only currency strong enough to buy the favor of the elite.

Pooja, Sir

When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. But when she arrives, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, and she is forced to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women solve the case - but at what personal cost?

My Share of Sky: Ek Mutthi Badal

A family drama exploring relationships, expectations, and changes across generations.