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Sooraj is the last remaining death photographer at the burning banks of Manikarnika in Banaras. Kashi, one of the most ancient towns in the world, is undergoing a cosmetic facelift. Old heritage is being demolished to build beautified modern structures. The death photographer is going through the same ordeal as the town. People aren’t availing his services thanks to the advent of fancy smartphones with exquisite cameras. Sooraj has an ailing father, a beautiful caring wife and a young son whom he wants to keep away from the burning banks. He is struggling to make ends meet but still isn’t giving up on dummies. There are many who capture the living but only a few who click the departed. Unable to sight a future for his family in Banaras Sooraj is forced to look for greener pastures beyond the singed banks of Manikarnika. He knows he is a migrant amidst a great many migrants in this ancient town stuck in time bubble.Life will soon give him a chance to experience death and yet another shot at life as well!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    118 minutes
  • Language
    Hindi
  • Country
    India
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Awards
    IFFK, Kerala 2021 Shanghai International Film Festival 2021 IFF Stuttgart 2021
  • Director
    Gaurav Madan
  • Producer
    Gaurav Madan, Sunny Lahiri, Jignesh Patel
  • Filmmaker
    Gaurav Madan
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