Fragments of Us follows Drithi and Arjun, a south asian couple navigating the intricate challenges of love, marriage, and self-discovery. As cultural expectations and personal ambitions collide, they confront the fragile nature of their bond through a non-linear narrative that reveals defining moments from their past, present, and possible future.&nbsp; Each fragment of their journey invites reflection on whether there is ever a "right" time to address issues within a relationship, or if it ultimately comes down to resilience and choice.&nbsp;

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Fragments of Us

Two hearts navigate the shifting tides of love, marriage, and self-discovery, as their relationship teeters on the edge.

An Indian family in the USA is confronted with a difficult decision regarding the future of their newborn child. What choice will they make, and what factors will influence their decision?

Nirmalya

An Indian family in the USA faces a pivotal choice for their child, caught between moral dilemmas and tough decisions.

Life Lost is not the same as Life Taken. Lost is a story that explores the themes of loneliness, inner battles, andhelplessness. The protagonist has no “name” in the film and is seen goingthrough a series of emotions that feel both rushed and deliberate, each serving apurpose within the narrative. In the opening two minutes, the film symbolizes the struggle and mental turmoilthat one experiences in intense situations at a thought level, particularly whengrappling with the desire to escape from the reality. As the story progresses, the character becomes both expressive and reactive,engaging in a series of mundane activities that seem to provide some comfort tohim. A timer, counting down an hour, heightens the tension as the character growsincreasingly anxious as time passes.The film ends with a moment of revelation, where the character's journey becomesclear, tying together the events shown and offering clarity to the emotions andexperiences portrayed.

Lost.

On a quiet night, a lonely man spends an hour engaging in his favorite activities, but soon he must face the consequences of his actions.

Anirudh, devastated by job loss, finds comfort in the advice of gas station clerk Sai Santosh. But when a seemingly innocent whistled tune triggers a sudden emotional outburst, the night takes an unexpected turn.

Smoke Cheyyaku Bro

Anirudh, devastated by job loss, finds comfort in the advice of gas station clerk Sai Santosh. But when a seemingly innocent whistled tune triggers a sudden emotional outburst, the night takes an unexpected turn.

Ram, an ambitious man consumed by his routine, oblivious to the world around him. When he gets locked out of his home on a freezing night, he is forced to navigate an unfamiliar reality—one without comfort, technology, or control. As the long night unfolds, every passing hour presents new challenges—physical, emotional, and existential. Unexpected encounters and moments of isolation begin to shift his perspective, nudging him toward a realization that had always been waiting in the shadows.

Lost in Concrete Woods

An ambitious man loses his phone, which locks him out of his home. With no options, he should survive freezing night in a car running out of gas.

A depressed, affluent, middle aged Hindu woman, ASHA, accompanies her domineering husband to a Texas cattle ranch. While there, she befriends a cattle woman who takes the Hindu woman under her wing and teaches her all about cowboy culture. Asha soon finds purpose on the ranch and in her life. She discovers the meaning of true American grit.

Cowboys and Hindus

A depressed, affluent, middle aged Hindu woman, ASHA, accompanies her domineering husband to a Texas cattle ranch. While there, she befriends a cattle woman who takes the Hindu woman under her wing and teaches her all about cowboy culture. Asha soon finds purpose on the ranch and in her life. She discovers the meaning of true American grit.

A conversation with Fragments of Us Director, Writer, &amp; Producer: Sushanth Nallapareddy, Smoke Cheyyaku Bro Actor: Sateesh Peddaiahgari, Lost in Concrete Woods Writer &amp; Director Pruthvi Teja Anumandla, Nirmalya Director &amp; Editor: Aniket Dhavale, Cowboys and Hindus Writer &amp; Director:&nbsp;Tejal Desai, and Lost. Director: Rohit Battepati. Moderated by Sachin Dheeraj. Hosted by the 2025 Indie Meme Film Festival.

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