White Sun
2016 · Movie · Not Rated · 87 min · ★ 7.1 · 91% critics
In a remote Nepali village after years of civil conflict, a former fighter returns home for a family funeral and is pulled into old political grudges and strict traditions. As a child waits to learn where she belongs, the journey forces the community to confront lingering divisions and everyday hardships.
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Details
- Original title
- सेतो सूर्य
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-09-07
- Language
- NE
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Critic score
- 91/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (14 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded, emotional post-conflict drama with humor and social commentary; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing, light stories, or clear-cut closure, unlike Okja.
Pros: powerful performances; heartfelt, realistic story; sharp humor and satire | Cons: slow pace for some; heavy themes; less upbeat tone
Themes
- nepal
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Dayahang Rai
as Agni / Chandra / Bhim
Asha Magrati
as Durga
Rabindra Singh Baniya
as Suraj
- SM
Sumi Malla
as Pooja
- AP
Amrit Pariyar
as Badri
- SA
Sarada Adhikari
as Shova
- DC
Deepak Chhetri
as Priest
Deshbhakta Khanal
as Uncle
- GM
Ganesh Munal
as Kaji
Pramod Agrahari
as Policeman
Directed by Deepak Rauniyar