Film Information
Year: 2023
Duration: 90'
Language: VOSE
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis
This moving documentary takes an intimate look at the lives of Nepalese migrant workers in Mumbai, showing the social, economic and political context they face as they struggle to integrate into Indian society during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story focuses on the challenges faced by Hansi, the young protagonist, and his brother-in-law, Dil Bahadur. They are caught in the whirlwind of lockdown, unable to return to Nepal and struggling to find work.
Director
Diwa Shah is an Indian filmmaker trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), specializing in documentaries that explore social and political issues. His international debut with Bahadur: The Brave (2023) has been acclaimed at international festivals, as the San Sebastian International Film Festival. Shah seeks to shed light on the struggles of marginalized communities with a simple and truthful narrative.
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