Tara: The Lost Star
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| Directed by | Samten Bhutia |
| Produced by | Sabitri Chettri |
| Starring | Shyama Shree Sherpa Kiran Dahal |
| Cinematography | Pramod Karki |
| Edited by | Samten Bhutia Colorist: Ujjwal Joshi VFX: Manoj Shrestha |
| Music by | Prasant Rasaily (Background score, sound design & mixing) |
Production companies | SaDa Productions Passang Mintok Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Nepali |
Tara: The Lost Star is a 2024 Nepalese social drama film directed by Samten Bhutia.[1] It is produced by Sabitri Chettri, under the banner of SaDa Productions in association with Passang Mintok Films.[2] Shyama Shree Sherpa and Kiran Dahal star as the leads.[3][4] Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Gnathang-Memenchu near Changu Lake, the film beautifully captures the essence of Sikkim’s natural splendor and cultural heritage.[5] It was selected for market screening at Marché du Film, 2024 Cannes Film Festival (77th edition).[6][7] The movie was also premiered at the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 in the North-East Currents strand.[8]
Plot
[edit]The film tells the story of a young girl named Tara. She finds herself torn between her deeply ingrained belief system and her own aspirations. She ventures out to break free from the suffocating constraints of tradition. During the journey, Tara discovers the courage to challenge the reality imposed upon her.
Cast
[edit]- Shyama Shree Sherpa as Tara
- Kiran Dahal as Suman
- Deoraj Sherpa as Agam: Tara's father
- Loonibha Tuladhar as Kopila: Tara's mother
- Shashikala Pradhan
- Sushmita Bhujel as Manita
- Basant Sharma as Kishor
- Bikash Kattel as Khagendra
- Anand Gurung
- Timothy Rai
- Tenzing Rapden Bhutia
- Sidhanta Rumba
- Nityan Bhattarai
Production
[edit]The film was completed in about seven months and was extensively shot at Gnathang-Memenchu near Changu Lake in Sikkim.[9]
Release
[edit]The film had its World Premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2024.[10][11][12] It is streamed online on BookMyShow STREAM from 7 March 2025.[13]
Reception
[edit]Nitesh R Pradhan of The Assam Tribune opined, "Tara: The Lost Star is not just a film but a lyrical journey that resonates with universal themes of belonging and self-discovery. It stands out as a significant contribution to cinema from the Northeast India and offers a heartfelt glimpse into the life and dreams of a young girl in Sikkim."[14] Meena Kumari Rawat of Sikkim Express wrote, "Tara: The Lost Star is a mesmeric blend of love story and mythology, ranks among the best cinema in Northeast region of India."[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tara: The Lost Star Movie". Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia's 'Tara: The Lost Star' selected for screening at Cannes Film Festival". Firstpost. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia's Tara: The Lost Star selected for screening at Cannes Film Festival 2024". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Tara - The Lost Star (2024) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "'Tara, the Lost Star' from Sikkim sparkles bright at Cannes Film Festival". The Statesman. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia's 'Tara: The Lost Star' selected for screening at Cannes festival". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkim CM Hails 'Tara: The Lost Star' Debut at Cannes Film Festival 2024". www.refersms.com. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Navin Upadhyay. "Imphal Film Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup with 57 Films, Showcasing Manipuri Classics". powercorridors.in.
- ^ "Sikkim's 'Tara, the Lost Star' shines in Cannes International Film Festival". Hub News. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkim's 'Tara, the Lost Star' sparkles bright at Cannes International Film Festival". The Print. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkimese Director Samten Bhutia's 'Tara: The Lost Star' selected for screening at Cannes festival". The Print. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Sikkim's 'Tara, the Lost Star' wows the audience at Cannes". mid-day. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Sujal Pradhan. "Critically acclaimed Sikkimese film 'Tara - The Lost Star' to stream on BookMyShow STREAM from March 7". www.msn.com. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Nitesh R Pradhan. "Tara, The Lost Star: A visual and emotional masterpiece from Sikkim". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Meena Kumari Rawat. "TARA THE LOST STAR". Sikkim Express. Retrieved 12 March 2025.