THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Nepali CINEMA · 2026
Before You Were My Mother
Overview
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.
A closer look
Before You Were My Mother (2026) is a Nepali-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Prasuna Dongol. Runtime: 73 minutes.
Cast & crew
Before You Were My Mother FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Before You Were My Mother?
Before You Were My Mother is listed as a Nepali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Before You Were My Mother?
Our source metadata lists 17 August 2026. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Before You Were My Mother?
The listed director is Prasuna Dongol.
How long is Before You Were My Mother?
The recorded runtime is 73 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Before You Were My Mother?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
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.
