SOONGAVA: DANCE OF THE ORCHIDS - Centerpiece

Director SUBARNA THAPA
Nepal, France | 2012 | 85 min | Nepali w/ES

Featuring two luminous performers, Deeya MASKEY, Nisha ADHIKARI, SOONGAVA - DANCE OF THE ORCHIDS is a tender and heartbreaking tale about two young women: Diya, who dreams of becoming a dancer, and her best girlfriend Kiran. When her feelings for Kiran deepen and develop into a love affair, she has to stand up against her family, and the traditions and morality of Nepali society. In a country where the “third gender” is legally recognized, same-sex relationships continue to be stigmatized. This debut feature by Subarna Thapa is the first Nepali film to spotlight LGBTQ issues.

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