Kathmandu Lullaby (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2011, Kathmandu Lullaby is a drama and romance film directed by Icíar Bollaín, running about 104 minutes. “A teacher, her pupils and life's greatest lesson of all” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kathmandu, Nepal, early 1990s. Laia, a young teacher from Catalonia, Spain, works at a local school in the slums of the city where poverty reigns. Her personal path, besieged by a harsh sum of indescribable social conditions, will be a struggle against a nefarious educational system, but a journey of self-discovery as well.
Who’s in it. Kathmandu Lullaby stars Verónica Echegui as Laia, Saumyata Bhattarai as Sharmila, Norbu Tsering Gurung as Tsering and Montserrat Alcoverro as Partera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kathmandu Lullaby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kathmandu Lullaby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kathmandu Lullaby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kathmandu Lullaby (2011)?
- In AU, Kathmandu Lullaby is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kathmandu Lullaby worth watching?
- Kathmandu Lullaby holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kathmandu Lullaby?
- Kathmandu Lullaby stars Verónica Echegui, Saumyata Bhattarai, Norbu Tsering Gurung, Montserrat Alcoverro and Lluïsa Castell.
- When was Kathmandu Lullaby released?
- Kathmandu Lullaby was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.