Two lifelong rivals Ratima and Kalima have been appointed caretakers of their empty village. Now in the twilight of their lives, they must forget their past and help each other survive a long and harsh winter.

Dir. Rajan Kathet, Sunir Pandey | 79min | 2023 | Nepal, South Korea, Romania

"Stunningly shot, capturing the full magnificence of the mountain landscape while never losing focus on its subjects...a fascinating portrait of rivalry, loneliness, old age and womanhood" - Sheffield Doc Fest

"haunting portrait of female companionship in Nepal’s frozen highlands....There is much visual pleasure in the breathtaking cinematography, which observes the geographical contours of Dhorpatan in exquisite detail, from its frozen slumber to springtime awakening" - Guardian

"Babin Dulal’s cinematography drives the film’s atmospheric design through strict, hushed attention....The women appear as active participants who choose what to reveal, allowing their frustrations, eccentricities, and resilience to exist within a cinematic frame that balances stillness with the latent tension of psychological drama" - Gazettely

"visually portrays the rhythm of daily life...offers glimpses of respect for others' lives and a critical awareness of Nepalese society" DMZ Docs