Kagbeni (2008): Cast & Plot
Kagbeni is a 2008 drama horror film directed by Bhusan Dahal, starring Nima Rumba as Krishna, Saugat Malla and Pooja Gurung. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Bhusan Dahal
- Original language
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Nepali - Studio
- Quest Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kagbeni About?
The premise of Kagbeni without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kagbeni reimagines the classic horror tale The Monkey’s Paw against the stark backdrop of Nepal’s mountains. After returning from Malaysia, Krishna reunites with his childhood friend Ramesh in their native village. An encounter with a hermit yields a cursed monkey’s paw that can grant wishes, but each wish is twisted into a tragic outcome.
Kagbeni Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- friend
- power
- nepal
- wish
- supernatural power
- talisman
Kagbeni Cast & Characters
Nima Rumba leads the cast as Krishna, with Saugat Malla as Ramesh and Pooja Gurung as Pema. Directed by Bhusan Dahal; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bhusan Dahal
- Nima Rumba as Krishna
- Saugat Malla as Ramesh
- Pooja Gurung as Pema
- Deeya Maskey as Tara
Also Starring in Kagbeni
· 2 more- Vivek Gurung Bardaan
- Hanif Mohammed Bishnu
Kagbeni Plot Summary
What happens in Kagbeni from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nima Rumba plays Krishna as he returns from Malaysia to the village of Kagbeni to meet his childhood friend Saugat Malla, who runs a small liquor business. Krishna proposes that the operation be expanded by sending liquor to town for greater profits, and he decides to accompany his friend to nearby Marpha to meet Amo, his aunt.
On their way to Marpha, they stop at a cave for the night. A mysterious hermit appears; Krishna hands him the blanket he brought for Amo. In return, the hermit offers a monkey’s paw, claiming it is magical and that it can grant the owner’s wishes but will bring disaster if someone else uses it.
Full summary
The whole story of Kagbeni, scene by scene
Kagbeni Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kagbeni.
How Well Do You Know Kagbeni?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which character returns from Malaysia at the beginning of the story?
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Movies Like Kagbeni
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Monkey’s Paw, Witch from Nepal and The Monkey’s Paw.
Kagbeni FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kagbeni, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kagbeni?
Kagbeni runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Kagbeni released?
Kagbeni was released on January 11, 2008.
Who directed Kagbeni?
Kagbeni was directed by Bhusan Dahal.
Who is in the cast of Kagbeni?
Kagbeni stars Nima Rumba as Krishna, Saugat Malla as Ramesh and Pooja Gurung as Pema, among 6 credited actors.
Does Kagbeni have a post-credit scene?
No. Kagbeni has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kagbeni in?
The original language of Kagbeni is Nepali.
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