Goodbye Sisters

TIFF.25 - What's Up, Doc?

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TIFF 2026

Section: What's Up, Doc?
Director: Alexander Murphy
Cast: Jamuna Budha Magar, Anmuna Budha Magar
Duration: 1h 31m
Country: France, Nepal
Language: ne
Year: 2025

Jamuna and her sister live in Kathmandu. They embark on an ascent into the mountains to take part in the harvest of yarsagumba, a rare creature, half-fungus, half-insect, whose value now exceeds that of gold. This perilous yet vital harvest represents Jamuna’s hope of funding her studies abroad, where she dreams of a better future. Returning to her native region is also an opportunity for reunion, healing, and a farewell that will finally set her free.