Nepali short film ‘Color of Tea’ awarded in Korea

KATHMANDU: The Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has awarded the Nepali short film ‘Color of Tea’, written and directed by Raj Sargam, with the Excellence Award in the SDGs Heart category.

“The film was awarded in recognition of its minimal storytelling and deep emotional resonance. The jury praised its ability to visually portray the quiet struggles of marginalized communities and to depict structural injustice through a simple yet powerful metaphor,” the production team said in a statement.

The short film tells the story of Dalit and indigenous people from Madhesh who face the subtle aggressions and silent violence that perpetuate caste-based discrimination.

Earlier, the film was also officially selected at the ‘MOD Fest – Minority Open Day 2025’ held in Podgorica in Montenegro.