Shape of Momo

Tender, melancholic and deeply humane, Shape of Momo announces Tribeny Rai as a filmmaker of immense sensitivity and confidence. Rather than shouting its themes, the film whispers them through ordinary moments, trusting the audience to listen carefully. In doing so, it achieves something rare, it transforms the deeply specific realities of Nepali-speaking Himalayan women into something profoundly universal.

Shape of Momo is a compelling drama that masterfully portrays a young woman's rebellion against societal expectations in Sikkim, offering a nuanced look at feminism, family dynamics, and the search for identity. Rai's screenplay, co-written by Kislay, neither clears her misconceptions nor shies away from her ambiguities, and there's a lived-in quality, a comforting warmth and genuine humour about the actors.

A tender exploration of womanhood, belonging, and the invisible weight of patriarchy set against the haunting portrait of patriarchy, sisterhood and belonging.

Tribeny Rai's debut feature delivers a gentle, sharp-witted exploration of autonomy, inheritance, and the friction of modern ideals against ancestral soil. Within its seemingly serene layers, the film offers an unflinching look at how class, conditioning, and family obligations complicate the desire for independence. Shape of Momo is a tender coming-of-age story worth savouring.