My Mum is a Bodybuilder

Set in the tradition-bound city of Bhaktapur, within a Newar household, the film follows a 42-year-old mother pursuing bodybuilding while navigating societal expectations in Nepal. Told through the perspective of her two sons who also serve as co-authors and cinematographers, it traces their journey of documenting her life, only to discover a new way of seeing her beyond the role of a mother, while also revealing the rigid expectations imposed by society.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
30 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
30 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 29, 2026
Season
2026
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Genres
Documentary

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Set in the tradition-bound city of Bhaktapur, within a Newar household, the film follows a 42-year-old mother pursuing bodybuilding while navigating societal expectations in Nepal. Told through the perspective of her two sons who also serve as co-authors and cinematographers, it traces their journey of documenting her life, only to discover a new way of seeing her beyond the role of a mother, while also revealing the rigid expectations imposed by society.

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Japanese

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