Before You Were My Mother
Synopsis
Ibemhal, 59, left her home in Manipur and moved to Nepal after her marriage. She now lives in New York. Her life has been dedicated to raising her two daughters while trying to find her own identity in new places. Ibemhal’s eldest daughter, 30-year-old Prasuna, longs to understand her mother, the person. Who is Ibemhal beyond her identity as a mother and a wife? What was her life like in Manipur? Their bond has been shaped by the conflict-ridden socio-political environment in which Prasuna was raised, Nepali society’s patriarchal expectations, and years of living apart. When Ibemhal returns to Nepal to visit Prasuna in 2020, they take a trip to Manipur to visit Ibemhal’s mother.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prasuna Dongol
- Original Title
- Before You Were My Mother
- Country of Origin
- India, Nepal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Nepali
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Digixel Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prasuna Dongol
Bibek Gurung
Digixel Inc.
Department Leadership Roster
Prasuna Dongol
Director
Bibek Gurung
Editor
Digixel Inc.
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before You Were My Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before You Were My Mother about?
Ibemhal, 59, left her home in Manipur and moved to Nepal after her marriage. She now lives in New York. Her life has been dedicated to raising her two daughters while trying to find her own identity in new places. Ibemhal’s eldest daughter, 30-year-old Prasuna, longs to understand her mother, the person. Who is Ibemhal beyond her identity as a mother and a wife? What was her life like in Manipur? Their bond has been shaped by the conflict-ridden socio-political environment in which Prasuna was raised, Nepali society’s patriarchal expectations, and years of living apart. When Ibemhal returns to Nepal to visit Prasuna in 2020, they take a trip to Manipur to visit Ibemhal’s mother.
Who directed Before You Were My Mother?
Before You Were My Mother was directed by Prasuna Dongol.
Who stars in Before You Were My Mother?
The principal cast of Before You Were My Mother includes Not specified.
When was Before You Were My Mother released and how long is it?
Before You Were My Mother was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 13m.