Prakash
A determined young man from remote Nepal confronts poverty and social barriers while pursuing a government-school teaching career.
Overview
A young man's determination to become a teacher shines through the struggles of his humble beginnings.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- serious
- compassionate
- hopeful
- reflective evening
- socially conscious viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Prakash’s ambition to become a government-school teacher is repeatedly constrained by severe economic hardship.
The protagonist’s defining goal is to fulfill his dream of teaching in a government school.
The story follows an educated young boy from remote Nepal and grounds his struggle in local social and economic conditions.
Prakash is educated and determined to pursue a teaching career despite the limitations surrounding him.
Films like Prakash, and why
Taare Zameen Par
socially grounded drama about education, poverty, and a determined young protagonist
The Bicycle Thieves
humanist rural drama centered on economic hardship and the pursuit of opportunity
The Class
emotionally sincere coming-of-age drama about education and structural inequality
Movie Details
- Director
- Dinesh Raut
- Release Date
- 2022-08-26
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Deeya Maskey
- Pradeep Khadka
- Prakash Ghimire
- Renu Nath Yogi
- Rajan Khatiwada
- Amjad Parwej
- Dev Kumar Shrestha
- Hum B.C
- Prasant Shrestha
- Govinda Sunar
Common questions
- What is Prakash about?
- A determined young man from remote Nepal confronts poverty and social barriers while pursuing a government-school teaching career.
- What is Prakash like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Prakash as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Prakash violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Prakash.
- Which films are like Prakash?
- Films with a similar feel include Taare Zameen Par, The Bicycle Thieves, and The Class.
- How long is Prakash?
- Prakash runs 125 minutes.
