Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Shape of Momo Explores Family and Rebellion
Shape of Momo is a movie about a young woman named Bishnu who goes back to her village in Sikkim.
She has a tough time with her family, especially her mom and sister.
Bishnu feels like she doesn't fit in because she can't make perfect momos, which is a big deal in her culture.
She's also upset about how women are treated there.
The movie shows how hard it is for Bishnu to deal with her family and the expectations they have for her.
It's a story about family, rebellion, and finding your place in the world.
The director, Tribeny Rai, says the movie is personal but also tells a bigger story about many people's lives.
Shape of Momo is a Nepali-language drama directed by Tribeny Rai, screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (December 12-19).
The film revolves around Bishnu, a 32-year-old woman who returns to her village in Sikkim and struggles with family expectations and cultural norms.
Bishnu's inability to make perfectly-shaped momos symbolizes the social expectations and gender preferences in her community.
The all-female family includes Bishnu's mother, sister Junu, and grandmother, each dealing with their own regrets and acceptance of their circumstances.
Tribeny Rai co-wrote the screenplay with Kislay, drawing from personal experiences and observations to create a universally relatable story.
- Who
- Tribeny Rai (director), Gaumaya Gurung (lead actress), and the all-female family in the film.
- What
- A Nepali-language drama about a young woman's complicated relationship with her family and cultural heritage.
- When
- Screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (December 12-19), with plans for a 2025 release.
- Where
- Set in a village in Sikkim, India, and filmed in Rai's own village and surrounding areas.
- Why
- To explore themes of womanhood, family, and the idea of home, reflecting personal and universal experiences.
- Director
- Tribeny Rai
- Language
- Nepali
- Festival Screening
- International Film Festival of Kerala (December 12-19)
- Lead Actress
- Gaumaya Gurung
- Setting
- Sikkim, India
- Co-writer
- Kislay
- Production Companies
- Dalley Khorsani Productions, Kathkala Films
- Year of Release
- 2025