Tarebhir

Tarebhir is a 2017 Nepali social drama released in theatres on 16 June 2017. The film was directed by Prem Subba and produced by D.K. Dewan. It is a movie made on social happenings — a drama built around crime in society and the question of how the country can rid itself of criminal activities, dealing with the causes and consequences of crime at the community level.

The film is notable for introducing two new faces to the Nepali film industry: actress Rekha Fago and actor Nabin Karki, both of whom made their debuts in the movie. The cast also included Bishnu Chemjong and Ramesh Singh in prominent roles. The decision to launch fresh talent in the lead positions gave the film an unpolished, grounded quality that matched its serious social subject matter.

Social dramas have always been a respected thread within Nepali cinema, and Tarebhir belongs to that tradition: instead of relying purely on stars and songs, the film attempts to tell a story with a message, looking at the pressures that push young people into the world of crime and the role of family, community and law in addressing it. The title itself refers to a cliffside area outside Kathmandu, a rural setting that allows the story to unfold away from the city and closer to ordinary village life.

The film was released on the same Friday as Phurpa Chhiring Gurung's Kidnap, making it part of one of the more crowded release dates of June 2017. Like many Nepali films that followed, Tarebhir eventually found its way onto YouTube, where the full movie is available to watch online. For viewers interested in Nepali social dramas and the work of new directors, Tarebhir offers a look at an independent-minded production that tried to use cinema to reflect on the problems of contemporary Nepali society.