Udeko Chara(2026)

Udeko Chara Synopsis

Shrava Shrestha, 38 years old, lives with her parents in Chabahil, Kathmandu, as she struggles her way through a stigmatized and misunderstood life with Down syndrome. Raised largely by her mother Binu, Shrava begins her pathway of self-expression through daily training, dance, and art. Yet, years of social exclusion and a lack of institutional support place her aspirations for a self-sufficient life under threat. Set against Nepal's limited awareness of intellectual disability, the film examines how care, patience, and belief challenge narrow definitions of ability within society.

Udeko Chara (2026) is a documentary film directed by Luja Manandhar, released on April 2, 2026 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Shrava Shrestha, Binu Shrestha and Sarita Dongol.