What if the last act of love is to let go?

In her directorial debut, Sudepta Adhikari presents a woman-centric voice and perspective that is rare in Nepali Cinema. Capturing the intensity of independence, solitude, vulnerability and commitments, ‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ presents a fresh narrative.

Rammita (Rammie), played by Anna Sharma, is bold, retrospective, compassionate and vulnerable. The story starts with a breakup. Sahaj, played by Dhiraj Magar, is an important figure in Rammita’s life. After their breakup, the story flows with Rammita compensating for the separation, making decisions that leave an aftertaste of guilt.

The film stands out in Nepali cinema for its themes of youth, love, identity, self-discovery and learning to let go. It presents a woman’s life as a shift from the crowded chaos of competition to a quieter, more introspective journey. The film meditates on selfhood, solitude, and fragile negotiations of love.

The frames range from intimate close-ups to evocative wide angles, allowing the movements and cinematography to amplify the narrative essence. Furthermore, the distinctive colour palette adds a visual sublimity to the frames, reinforcing the emotional arc.

After the breakup, Rammita briefly tries to prove that she is worthy of love. Her deep desire to be seen and understood pushes her to question herself and her ability to love. She enters a rebound relationship to fill the emotional void, a result of loneliness and falling self-worth.

‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ is also about companionship—a group of people you can trust and fall back on when you feel lost in the overwhelming expanse of life. Aarush (played by Sudhan Pokhrel) is initially portrayed as a comforting figure to Rammita. Perhaps the only person she could allow herself to depend upon and embody vulnerability.

The film reaches an emotional high point when past choices and unresolved tensions resurface, culminating in a confrontation. Set during an important life event, the scene marks a turning point in the characters’ relationships. It ultimately leaves Rammita facing her inner emptiness and the consequences of her emotional decisions.

Amid loss and rediscovery, Season (played by Samir Shrestha) enters as a quiet refuge for Rammita. Their story begins in a lift, a space filled with small acts of kindness, shared journeys, dances, conversations and moments that feel like an escape from the outside world. In his acting debut, Shrestha presents a gentle and promising presence who becomes part of Rammita’s path toward healing. Season watches her with care, offering love and forgiveness. Yet, even within that space, she struggles with a sense of emotional entrapment.

‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ is a journey of learning to live peacefully with memories. It speaks of forgiveness, of others and, more importantly, of oneself. The film explores the search for space within society’s restrictive norms and the effort to rediscover one’s own worth. At its heart, it is a simple story about trying to figure life out.

Rammita’s journey through these relationships also pushes her to confront unresolved emotions, especially towards her mother, whom she had distanced herself from since childhood. The film traces the gradual unfolding of its characters, their flaws, vulnerabilities, and their efforts to accept the past and reconnect with their roots.

With Rammita portrayed as the lead character and her omniscient point of view central to the narration, the story often lacks diversity of perception. While the film is also centred on the experiences of youth, this may repel audiences outside this generation.

Sharma’s character evokes catharsis through her prolonged emotional surge during her trek. “I can’t stop moving,” she exclaims. Having to constantly do what is ‘right’, leaping from one decision to another, had filled her with an unconscious need to simply stop and take a moment to breathe. Amid nature, she confronted her fears, her memories of childhood, adulthood, and her independent choices, and allowed herself to move forward.

Maya (played by Gaumaya Gurung) is an important character in the movie. Her brief appearance on the screen and in Rammita’s life allows her to gather the courage of separation and the act of forgiving and loving herself.

Muffin (a golden retriever) also provokes the protagonist to contemplate acceptance. Her initial repulsion toward the dog gradually gave way to compassion and attachment.

Songs such as ‘Timi Bhayea Kafi’ and ‘Juni Bhar’ add soul and rhythm to the movie, making music one of the most appreciated aspects by the audience.

The film delves deeper into a pivotal perspective on divorce and separation. Being in a relationship is portrayed as a fidelity that lasts until the end of life. In contrast to this argument, the movie shows divorce not as a bizarre, destructive event, but as a conscious choice that simply feels right for growth and love.

Towards the end, we see Rammita running, smiling and perhaps experiencing the ultimate joy of accepting life as it is and allowing herself to love again.

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Rammitta Koo Pirati

Director: Sudepta Adhikari

Cast: Anna Sharma, Samir Shrestha, Dhiraj Magar, Vinay Shrestha

Genre: Romance, Drama

Duration: 115 minutes

Available in: Nearby Cinemas