Dying Candle

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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.

Plot

''Dying Candle'' follows Kshemi, a young woman in a rural Himalayan village in Nepal who becomes the primary caretaker of her family after her father’s death. Traditionally a role for the son, Kshemi assumes responsibility due to her brother’s illness and her family’s dire need. Despite her personal dreams, she sacrifices for her family, often putting their needs above her own. In a moment of desperation, she reluctantly agrees to marry a wealthy but unscrupulous man, Janak Lai, to cover medical expenses for her ailing brother and mother, giving up her hopes of marrying her love, Mukunda. The story portrays themes of duty, sacrifice, and resilience amidst hardship.

Cast

* Lakpa Singhi Tamang- Tipke *

Srijana Subba Srijana Subba () is a Nepalese film actress. She has appeared in '' Loot'' (2012), '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2015), ''Dying Candl''e (2016), and '' Loot 2'' (2017). Personal life Subba is married to Padam Subba and they have one child. Filmograp ...

- Kshemi *

Saugat Malla Saugat Malla ( Nepali: सौगात मल्ल) is a Nepalese film actor and producer. He is one of the best contemporary actor of Nepal. He began acting professionally in 2008 and became known for his leading role as Haku Kale in '' Loot ...

- Janak Lal *

Arpan Thapa Arpan Thapa () (born 15 November 1978) is a Nepalese actor, director, and scriptwriter. He studied acting in Mumbai in 2002 before returning to Nepal to start his career in the Nepali film industry. He sold CDs at Mahabouddha, to promote the bu ...

- Mukunda * Bidhya Karki- Khyo (mother) * Kesab Raj - Ksheden

Awards and nominations

References

2016 films 2010s Nepali-language films Nepalese coming-of-age films {{Nepal-film-stub