Prakash

Went to theatre with high expectations!

But it was so boring! Story progression was so slow that I could write the whole story in one sentence!

In fact, actors performed very well ! But script, screenplay and progression was very disappointing!

It's good that someone put all those efforts on portraying post civil war condition in rural area! But this movie lacks the ability to maintain viewer's attention and interest throughout the movie.

And again, THE ENDING , made everyone in theatre say "hyaa yesto ending! Sakyo? " Type

Anyways , we need to support Nepalese movie industry! Hope we get to entertain new and better Nepali movies in future!

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!!

"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.

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.

Surprisingly exceptional movie. Great direction and cinematography, superb storytelling. It reflects the reality of Nepalese society on different subjects like caste system, social and religious indifferences, political system and much more. The cinematography has portrayed the remote areas, houses and cultures so well. I have never been to Jumla but i felt like i was there when i was watching

The cast are amazing, surprisingly. The cast of the movie had given justice to the role they have portrayed. The main character has surprised me mostly because he has broken the his own stereotype and pushed his limits. The supporting actors are always my favorite.

Its a reality check and must watch movie for Nepali movie lovers. An emotional masterpiece. I highly recommend this movie to watch for movie lovers.