Shape of Momo
Shape of Momo (Nepali: छोरा जस्तै, transl. Like a Son) is a 2025 Nepali-language drama film written and directed by Tribeny Rai, in her directorial debut. It is produced by Geeta Rai and Kislay. Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Payal Kapadia and Mike Goodridge serve as the film's executive producers. Loosely based on Tribeny Rai's own life, it follows Bishnu, a woman who returns to her hometown after quitting her job. The film had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in Sept...
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Credits and facts
Movie details
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Hindi, English, Nepali
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Director
- Tribeny Rai
- Writers
- Kislay
- Cast
- Rahul Nawach Mukhia, Gaumaya Gurung, Pashupati Rai, Shyama Shree Sherpa
- Producers
- Geeta Rai
- Production company
- Dalley Khorsani Productions, Kathkala Films, Aizoa Pictures
Spoiler-free synopsis
Shape of Momo (Nepali: छोरा जस्तै, transl. Like a Son) is a 2025 Nepali-language drama film written and directed by Tribeny Rai, in her directorial debut. It is produced by Geeta Rai and Kislay. Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Payal Kapadia and Mike Goodridge serve as the film's executive producers. Loosely based on Tribeny Rai's own life, it follows Bishnu, a woman who returns to her hometown after quitting her job. The film had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September 2025 and was released theatrically on 29 May 2026.
For families
Editorial guidance
Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around Shape of Momo can focus on character choices, responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Family, Drama material creates conflict, parents can use it to discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how people respond to pressure. These themes are editorial discussion prompts, not claims that every one appears explicitly on screen.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Family, Drama, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every title in this catalogue, this section avoids claiming specific acts that were not verified. Use the certified age marker when available and preview the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the central characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare entertainment choices with real-world consequences and distinguish dramatic exaggeration from healthy behaviour.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 8+. The overall family verdict is yes. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Family, Drama includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns rather than relying on genre labels alone.
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