Prakash

'Prakash' is a story of a young man in mid western rural village of Nepal who aspires to become a teacher. He is raised by his mother with unrivaled hardship after his father is lost in the 'people's war' during the era of maoist insurgency.

The struggle of Prakash chasing his dream supported by his mother's sacrifice is presented realistically. This story depicts the picture of a contemporary Nepali society. How honest and hard working citizens are deprived of their fundamental rights due to the greed and hatred of the so called rulers and manipulators . It also touches upon bias created by cast system which has been deeply rooted in Nepali society from hundreds of years. The story also reveals the struggle between haves and have nots.

"Prakash" is different from contemporary Nepali movies. Any Nepali who is from lower middle class and struggling to create a separate space and identity can relate to the story and the main characters of this movie with their daily lives. The story is told simply and in a beautiful manner. This movie will be placed at the highest level for some time to come.

Prakash is an authentic nepali movie with beautiful script. Shot in jumla with beautiful landscape & local dialect it presents the story of Nepali society. Movie beautifully captures the emotion of a poor man trying to uplift his life by enrolling in Nepal government teacher. It has various facets of nepalese society - poverty, caste based discrimination, maoist insurgency, pain of disappeared ones during the insurgency, political corruption & dominance. Pradeep Khadka has done a wonderful job along with Diya Maskey. Supporting actors are also awesome. At times, the movie becomes slow and monotonous but this happens with all art movies with social drama. I liked the movie and we need more movies like this. Well done!!

Loved the first quarter of the movie but later the pace of the movie was so slowed down. I could literally fall asleep if I didn't watch this in a cinema.

Absolutely loved how they portrayed the language, culture, conditions of the place in the movie but the movie had a lot of scene that was similar and also it almost felt like I was watching 15 minutes of something that could be shown in 1 minute.

Nothing like I regret watching this but i believe this movie is not a movie to be watched in a big screen in my opinion. I would rather wait for it to come out on youtube.

Have to appreciate the cast as they were pretty good.

PRAKASH 🙌 With the pure essence of JUMLA,NEPAL.

Like I am physically alive there and know those people.

Impact of 10 years maoist insurgencies within Nepal itself.

A story of Mother & Son longing for the return of her husband & his father.

Portrays the life of working class family of rural Nepal where they struggle to fulfill their basic needs. Discrimination & untouchablity which is still rooted.

Although movie is named PRAKASH (LIGHT) itself an irony because protagonist always have to deal with darkness (culprits, dirty politics, grief- especially climax)

Each an every cast have give perfect justification to their character without any doubt.

Why I gave 10/10 rating?

Story 10/10 Direction 10/10 Acting 10/10 Screenplay 10/10 Cinematography 10/10

A perfect Nepali Movie. 🎥🇳🇵🙏 A movie which can move the whole generation & every Nepali should cherish this movie.

"Prakash" unfolds the poignant tale of a young boy aspiring to be a teacher, navigating a life overshadowed by darkness forged through poverty and adversity. Despite the movie's title meaning "light," Prakash and his mother Sita find themselves immersed in a miserable existence.

The film skillfully weaves the Nepali narrative into its own unique style, shedding light on the socio-political landscape through slogans adorning Karnali's walls, offering a stark portrayal of Nepal's dirty political canvas.

Pradeep Khadka and Diya Maske, portraying Prakash and his mother, elevate the film with commendable acting, delving deep into the nuances of their characters. Khadka's adoption of the Jumli accent and impactful body language aptly encapsulates the struggles of a youth oppressed by poverty and systemic challenges.

While the screenplay boasts powerful dialogues, the narrative falters in maintaining fidelity to the original story, leaving supporting arcs underdeveloped. Nevertheless, the movie's technical aspects shine, with well-executed background music, location choices, and sync sound enhancing the overall cinematic experience.

The cinematography, marked by stunning night scenes, underscores the characters' psychological struggles and the darker facets of their lives. Dinesh Raut's direction, framed in the scenic village of Jumla, establishes him as a creative force in Nepali cinema, using wider frames to intertwine environment and character.

Yet, "Prakash" is not without flaws, with redundant scenes risking audience disconnection. The choice of color palette, though expressing Karnali's rugged landscape, seems to lose its tone's vibrancy, creating a sense of technical fake.

Despite these drawbacks, the film captivates with its well-executed symbolism. The recurring motif of characters wearing only a couple of outfits symbolizes the apparent deprivation in Jumla. Wooden sculptures haunting Prakash convey a powerful message about dreams and ambitions, contrasting the protagonist's humanity with the lifelessness of idols.

The use of a bridge as a motif adds depth, symbolizing ominous separation between land masses. As the screen's brightness diminishes throughout the film, the culmination in darkness at the end completes the narrative, making "Prakash" a must-watch Nepali movie, a nepali film recommendation i rarely do.