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About The Debt Call
From the 2026 Best Director award winner, Pelden Dorji, and Best Actress winner, Sonam Lhamo, comes a powerful story that leaves a lasting impact.
Consumed by guilt after abandoning her newborn, Dema withdraws into the forest, where isolation becomes a reflection of her inner turmoil. Once full of innocence and vitality, she is reduced to a shadow of herself, burdened by regret and silence.
Rejected and misunderstood by her community, she is not offered compassion but judgment, becoming a symbol of disgrace in their eyes. The film closes without easy answers—inviting audiences to reflect on empathy, stigma, and the unseen struggles behind desperate choices, and to question how society chooses to respond when it matters most
Some of top projects by Palden Dorji
- The perfect Girl
- Euchung Lham
- Dont Tell Mom
- Kuzoo
Why the debt call is different
The featured film, The Debt Call is the result of a dynamic collaboration between emerging talent and seasoned experience. The majority of the team is composed of passionate young creatives who bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and an eagerness to push creative boundaries. Their youthful energy and commitment to authentic storytelling have played a crucial role in shaping the film’s tone and style. Adding to this unique mix is a first-time filmmaker, whose involvement has brought an honest, unfiltered lens to the project. Despite being new to the medium, their contributions have been both meaningful and impactful, offering a rawness and sincerity that complement the film’s narrative.
Guiding this young team is the film’s director, Pelden Dorji—an award-winning senior filmmaker whose body of work has been celebrated both locally and internationally. His deep understanding of the craft, combined with his calm and collaborative approach, created a nurturing space where young team members could learn, grow, and contribute with confidence. Pelden Dorji’s leadership not only anchored the project with clarity and vision but also allowed the next generation of storytellers to flourish. The Debt Call stands as a testament to the power of mentorship, collaboration, and the beautiful tension between experience and new voices in cinema.