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Dying Candle
Dying Candle Nepali language film directed by Naresh Kumar KC and produced by Rabin Acharya and Marie Adler.[1][2][3] 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. PlotDying 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
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