On the night before leaving her small-town home, Sejal discovers her widowed mother has stopped taking the medication she relies on for her mental health. As Sejal tries to confront her, her mother remains lost in making aloo poori—a farewell meal steeped in family ritual.

Aditi Sridhar (she/her) is a narrative & documentary filmmaker dedicated to telling culturally specific stories rooted in the intersection of community, identity, and place.

She produced a feature documentary on playwright August Wilson, and her short films have premiered at festivals worldwide.