Film details
- Director
- Subarna Poudel
- Country
- Australia, Nepal
- Duration
- 50 min
- Language
- Nepali
- Writer
- Subarna Poudel
- Editor
- Abhiyan Kala Magar, Subarna Poudel
- Cinematographer
- Abhiyan Kala Magar
- Producer
- Subarna Poudel, Gaurav Kandel
- Cast
- Saurav Paudel, Sagar Upamanyu Dhakal, Sanju KC, Rajeev Twayana, Subash Chand, Shikha Uprety, Pujan Lal Bhadel, Palwasha Thapa, Pawan Thapa, Upendra Aryal, sonya kc
Director’s statement
This is my first film, and it has been a journey of learning, experimenting, and discovering the kind of stories I want to tell. I’ve tried to explore the space where Nepali mythology meets science fiction, while reflecting on universal human experiences.
I’m deeply grateful to all my MOKSHYA Crew, most of whom are friends and family, for their support throughout this journey, and to New South Wales, which became the beautiful landscape for our story. I hope this film reaches viewers with honesty and curiosity, and sparks a little wonder, as it has for me.
Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic future, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. Karna, an immortal being created by Meghnath, is tasked with locating the legendary Syamantaka Mani, a gemstone capable of shaping humanity’s fate. Bound by duty, he traverses desolate cities and ravaged landscapes, guided only by his creator’s command.
Along the journey, Karna encounters forest tribes whose wisdom challenges his perception of power and responsibility. Visions of catastrophic destruction force him to confront the moral weight of his mission, questioning the true meaning of duty, sacrifice, and salvation.
Subarna Poudel
Director
I am Subarna Poudel, a Nepali/Australian filmmaker exploring the intersection of mythology, science fiction, and human experience. My latest work, Mokshya, is a 50-minute Nepali-language sci-fi mythological drama filmed in New South Wales, Australia. It was made independently, on a very low budget, with a largely guerrilla-style approach to shooting. I aim to create stories that are culturally rooted yet universally relatable, inviting audiences to reflect as much as they are entertained.