Kagbeni

Because 'Kagbeni' is the first digital movie of Nepal, it has its own place in the history of Nepali Film Industry. Bhusan Dahal has made this movie worth watching. The performances of the actors are the best ever. The storyline follows the story of "The Monkey's Paw" which possesses a great power, the power which can fulfill every wish you make, but the rightful owner of the paw should make a wish. Wishes of any other get fulfilled along with a disaster. Watch the movie, and you see who wishes what, and what disaster they bring along.

The message passed through the movie is great. The movie may not be the taste of average Nepalese, but had the same movie been produced by Hollywood, I'm sure it would have good position in the World Film Industry.

The harsh beauty of the Himalayas serves as a backdrop to get another rendition of "The Monkey's Paw", a short story by W. W. Jacobs in the 2008 Nepali film, Kagbeni. It is the first digital film of Nepal, it has its own place in the history of Nepali Film Industry. And Bhushan Dahal made this film worth watching. First thing first, the story inherits some real tension from the original story which is beautifully complimented by the amazing performance from the lead actors. And it's the acting debut of the three leads: Saugat Malla, Deeya Maskey and Nima Rumba, which is brilliant; so natural and profound acting.

Kagbeni portraits the lifestyle and social images of northern rural part of Nepal. There are series of beautiful glittering images of Nepali culture and nature. The story is amazing and the cast, superb. Actually, the lead actor, Saugat Malla gives the most sensitive role and also this film feels like way ahead of it's time. I didn't expect Nima Rumba to perform so well as he is not a professional actor but a singer, which he proved me wrong.

This is a different film for the Nepali audience. The storyline and the acting fit perfectly and also it's story is not a typical Nepali film which we have been seeing since our childhood. I think this film is the first of it's kind at that time. From the very beginning, the film set a standard unlike any other Nepali films. And as the film progresses, I was stunned with how the film turned out. The characters are so believable (because of the Nepali society), so unpredictable and vulnerable at the same time.

Also, the message passed through the film is great.

The lead characters of the movie are believable, so unpredictable and vulnerable at the same time. These are the main parameters for great performance so, hats off to all the amazing actors. Also, its top notch cinematography with use of different subtext relevant to the scene cannot go unseen. The vision of the director (Mr. Bhushan Dahal) has so much clarity that he reached his goal of narrating the story with such influence that any viewer can feel the story. I feel ashamed that we ignore the true art form and stereotype all nepali movies but there are masterpiece like this here in Nepal too. Our film industry will only grow if we change our perception regarding nepali movies. So, do support this type of nepali films and motivate filmmakers/actors to deliver movies of such caliber.

This movie is a gem. A very different movie for a Nepali audience.I think this is the first digital movie made in Nepal. The acting, the story line are fit perfectly. The length of the movie is also good as we wont get bored with useless scenes. This movie is a must watch for Nepali audience. this movie is a different approach as its story not a typical action or romance movie.

From the very beginning the movie sets a standard unlike any Nepali movie (I have watched till date). As the movie proceeds, I cannot help but be proud of my community which has made such a good piece of art. Even though it is an adaptation from an English story, the translation of the same has been done extremely well, befitting nepali community!! The story proceeds aptly as per the narrative except at few places where some aspects get stretched out, however, it does not affect the movie much in totality. Soundtrack is apt to the story and I can say that without it, the whole story would have lost its meaning. The subtleness and beauty of the place has been brought out beautifully by the cinematographer and direction of the movie deserves an ovation. Nina Rumba already being a talented singer is an equally good actor. I would love to see him onscreen often. Both the actresses have done a fabulous job and I am highly impressed by Saugat Malla. This is his first movie I have watched and have already searched another one (Katha) so that I can enjoy the creativity and life he brings to his character. I am sure he will take our Nepali movie industry to a very different level soon.