Set in 19th-century Nepal, JAAR follows the intertwining fates of three characters brought together—and torn apart—by unspoken rules of tradition. Inspired by Indra Bahadur Rai’s acclaimed short story, the film captures a society at a crossroads, where ancient beliefs collide with the quiet but profound stirrings of personal freedom. At the heart of the story is Thuli, a young woman whose resilience defies social expectations. Her fate becomes tied to two contrasting figures—Rudra, an earnest idealist haunted by forbidden love, and Harshajit, a duty-bound figure grappling with the burden of honor. Caught in a web of familial alliances and cultural taboos, each must confront the hidden cost of traditions that promise security but demand silent sacrifice.

Amidst the breathtaking Himalayan landscape, JAAR reveals the tension between belonging and individuality. The film’s era-accurate settings and innovative CGI elements—including the first-ever CGI-VFX tiger in regional cinema—invite viewers into a lush, immersive world. Yet it is the emotional depth of the characters—their fragile hopes, fierce loyalties, and inevitable heartbreak—that anchors JAAR to a timeless exploration of what it means to be bound by custom while yearning to break free.