Release Date

27 Jun, 2026

Runtime

00:06: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

In the quiet village of Bardiya, 24-year-old Chadani Thapa cuts hair for men, a job rarely held by women in her community. Living away from her family for the past two years, she has built a life shaped by routine, resilience, and a growing sense of independence. As she sharpens her skills in a male-dominated trade, the emotional distance from her loved ones lingers in the background. Through everyday moments and silences, this documentary traces Chadani’s journey, not just as a barber, but as a young woman quietly carving out space for herself in a world that offers little of it. Her solitude becomes a landscape for reflection, and her work, a quiet rebellion.

Original Title

चाँदनी

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Actors

Crew

Kritika Bayalkoti

Gobinda Prasad Dhakal

Sunita Sakhakarmi