Shambhala

Set in a remote Himalayan village in Nepal where polyandry is practiced, the story follows a pregnant woman named Pema. After her first husband, Tashi, disappears while traveling the trade route to Lhasa, Pema faces scrutiny regarding her pregnancy and fidelity. To find Tashi and clear her name, she ventures into the harsh wilderness accompanied by another of her husbands, a monk named Karma. The journey evolves from a search for her missing spouse into a personal quest for liberation and self-discovery.

The drama was directed by Min Bahadur Bham, who also served as a producer and co-wrote the screenplay with Abinash Bikram Shah. The film features Thinley Lhamo in the lead role as Pema, supported by Sonam Topden, Tenzing Dalha, Karma Wangyal Gurung, Karma Shakya, and Loten Namling. This international production involved companies from various countries, including Nepal, France, the United States, and Norway.

Since its release on September 13, 2024, the film has received positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 1,652 votes and a higher score of 7.8/10 on TMDB from 14 votes. With a runtime of 150 minutes, the movie explores spiritual themes through the lens of traditional societal structures in the mountains.