Movie Details:
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Release date | 25 November 2016 (Nepal) |
| Running time | 1hr 42min |
| Starring | Dayahang Rai Priyanka Karki Maotse Gurung Menuka Pradhan Buddhi Tamang |
| Directed by | Ram Babu Gurung |
| Written by | Ram Babu Gurung |
| Story by | Maotse Gurung |
| Produced by | Raunak Bikram Kandel Om Chand Rauniyar Arjun Karki Prakash Gurung Dhan Bahadur Gurung |
| Cinematography by | Shailendra D. Karki |
| Edited by | Nimesh Shrestha |
| Music by | Kali Prasad Baskota |
| Production Company | Cinema Art Production Maotse Gurung Films |
| Distributor | HighlightsNepal |
Cast & Characters:
- Dayahang Rai as Batashe
- Priyanka Karki as Chandra
- Maotse Gurung as Bhakta Bahadur Bhujel
- Menuka Pradhan as Manamaya/ Manu
- Sudam Ck as Dohori Sau
- Purnima Gurung
- Maniram Pokhrel
- Buddhi Tamang as Bideshi
Storyline:
The story revolves around two Bhujel brothers, Bhakta Bahadur and Batase. Bhakta Bahadur, portrayed by Maotse Gurung, earns his living by rowing a boat across Lake Begnas, while his younger brother Batase, played by Dayahang Rai, leads a more idle life in the city. When Batase requests his share of the family fortune, he specifically asks for the family boat, which is Bhakta’s only means of livelihood
.As the plot unfolds, Bhakta is compelled to relinquish the boat to Batase, leading to financial struggles for Bhakta. In an attempt to cope with this loss, he destroys a newly acquired boat owned by a local villager out of anger. Subsequently, he buys an old leaky boat with his savings but faces further complications when the owner of the destroyed boat reports him to the police.
The narrative takes a tragic turn when Bhakta’s wife, Manu (Menuka Pradhan), follows him on the leaky old boat despite his protests. The boat begins to sink, leading to a desperate attempt by both to reach safety. Unfortunately, Manu drowns during the incident, leaving Bhakta devastated. The film concludes with Batase witnessing his brother’s sorrow as he leaves home with their child on his back.
About Movie:
Purano Dunga is a Nepali slice-of-life film directed by Ram Babu Gurung. The film features a cast that includes Dayahang Rai and Priyanka Karki in lead roles, with Maotse Gurung and Menuka Pradhan playing supporting characters as a brother and sister-in-law.
Purano Dunga received positive reviews from critics for its engaging storytelling and emotional depth. It has been recognized for its portrayal of familial relationships and societal issues faced by individuals in rural Nepal. The performances of Dayahang Rai and Maotse Gurung were particularly praised.
