Dying Candle
Movie Details:
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Release date | 16 December 2016 |
| Running time | 2hr 6min |
| Starring | Arpan Thapa Saugat Malla Srijana Subba |
| Directed by | Naresh Kumar KC |
| Written by | Naresh Kumar KC |
| Produced by | Rabin Acharya Uttam KC Bimal Subedi |
| Cinematography by | Rabin Acharya Dipankar Sikder |
| Edited by | Bhupendra Adhikari Akki Sharma(VFX) |
| Music by | Dale Sumner |
| Production Company | Mother Productions NKK Films Productions National Media |
| Distributor | Adler & Associates Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Lakpa Singhi Tamang asTipke
- Srijana Subba as Kshemi
- Saugat Malla as Janak Lal
- Arpan Thapa as Mukunda
- Bidhya Karki as Khyo (mother)
- Kesab Raj as Ksheden
Storyline:
The film’s plot concerns a young woman who has to make a difficult choice of whether or not to take care of her younger brother, even though her dignity is at risk by doing so. Her brother’s situation becomes so desperate that she feels she only has one option- to make a great self-sacrifice to save her family.
About Movie:
Dying Candle (Nepali: निभ्ना लागेको दियो) is a Nepali drama film directed by Naresh Kumar KC and produced by Rabin Acharya and Marie Adler. The film tells a poignant story centered around the themes of family sacrifice, dignity, and the struggles faced by women in rural Nepal.
Dying Candle received critical acclaim for its authentic portrayal of familial relationships and social issues prevalent in rural Nepal. The film was nominated for multiple awards at the Queens World Film Festival, including Best Film and Best Actress (Srijana Subba), and it won the Best Cinematography award. It also received the Peace Award at the Cinema Verde Film Festival.
Critics praised the performances of the lead actors and highlighted the film’s emotional depth and cultural authenticity. However, some reviews noted that certain dialogues felt clichéd or superficial.
Themes
- Sacrifice and Dignity: The film explores the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their family members, often at the cost of their own dignity.
- Family Dynamics: It emphasizes the strong bonds between siblings and the responsibilities that come with familial love.
- Social Issues: The narrative addresses issues such as poverty, gender roles, and societal expectations in rural Nepal.