Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache

In the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, Tenzin, a man in his 30s, immerses himself in his ambition to open the city's first European-style café. He diligently searches for the perfect location, driven by his dream of sharing European café culture with the local community.

During his canvassing, Tenzin discovers an ancient, forsaken temple, which captivates him. Inspired, he captures the exquisite sacred art around the temple with his camera, unknowingly setting off a series of mystical events.

While rehearsing music with his best friend Jachung, Tenzin experiences a vivid vision of a young girl singing in a poppy field. The haunting melody lingers in his mind, yet he dismisses it as just a figment of stress-induced imagination.

Tenzin is suddenly confronted by a disturbing hallucination of his long-departed sister. This event unsettles him enough to share his concerns with Jachung, who advises him to consult a monk oracle to decipher these troubling visions.

Ignoring Jachung's superstitions, Tenzin reluctantly meets with a notorious Buddhist monk oracle. During their conversation, the monk reveals a chilling premonition about Tenzin's dwindling life force, suggesting that death may be imminent.

In disbelief of the monk's warning, Tenzin seeks medical advice hoping for a logical explanation for his experiences. However, the doctors find nothing wrong with him, deepening his confusion and concern.

Amidst his struggles, Tenzin enlists Kunsel, a talented musician and Jachung's love interest, for tutelage in performing with the Dramyin, his late mother's favorite instrument. Yet, the visitations become increasingly frequent, disrupting his growing aspirations.

Upon returning to the monk, Tenzin receives a dire warning that he has been cursed and must find a 'dakini' within seven days. This pivotal moment drives him to frantically seek enlightenment and assistance.

The monk directs Tenzin to a grumpy yet wise Buddhist Master who imparts essential wisdom. He instructs Tenzin on how to identify a dakini and explains that he has only three attempts to perform a sacred mudra to confirm her identity.

As days pass with no sign of the dakini, Tenzin withdraws emotionally from his café dreams and relationships. Ultimately, he finds himself wandering the streets of Kathmandu in search of answers, lost in desperation.

On the sixth day, Tenzin takes time to visit his mother's resting place, filled with sorrow. Yet, on his way back, he encounters Kunsel, sparking a glimmer of hope as he begins to wonder if she is the dakini he seeks.

In a moment of revelation, Tenzin performs the sacred mudra before Kunsel, believing she might be the dakini. Despite his hope, she is taken aback and quickly leaves, leaving Tenzin in despair.

In a last-ditch effort to save himself, Tenzin steals a purse from a woman who catches his eye in a bustling market. With his heart racing against time, he is left anxious and uncertain as night falls.

As the sun rises on the seventh day, Tenzin awakens alive and overwhelmed with joy. He rushes to share the uplifting news with Jachung and Kunsel, feeling an indescribable sense of hope and renewal in his life.

In a shocking twist, Kunsel performs the sacred mudra in return, prompting Tenzin to reevaluate his understanding of the events. This transformative experience ultimately leads him from a life of rationalism to becoming a spiritual seeker with an open heart.