
Two women fall in love at a decrepit old-age home in the autumn of their lives. Both are aware of the repercussions of such a revelation in a society proscribing homosexuality; therefore, they exchange messages and gifts in secret. For most of her melancholy life, Indira has unwillingly played the role of an archetypal Bengali bride in a flagrantly patriarchal family. Such novel feelings are an uncharted realm of rhapsody and solace for her.
Meera, on the other hand, is comfortable with her sexual identity. Her actions are forthright and unreserved; sometimes, they are overwhelming. As Indira muddles through her new-found romantic sentiments, Meera’s assertive and heavy-handed approach strikingly resembles the repressive behavior that Indira had endured at the hands of her husband and in-laws.
As the romance blossoms, flourishes, and spreads through the worn-out walls and somber milieu, Indira subtly conveys to Meera that her imposing requests can be detrimental to their relationship.
- Year2025
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageBengali, Hindi
- CountryIndia
- PremiereUSA Premiere
- GenreDrama, Romance, LGBTQIA+
- Awards39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival London March 20, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection United Kingdom 39th Fribourg International Film Festival Fribourg March 22, 2025 Swiss Premiere International Competition Switzerland 16th KASHISH Pride Film Festival Mumbai June 8, 2025 Asian Premiere Grand Prize Winner - Best Indian Narrative Short India 14th Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema Rio de Janeiro July 4, 2025 South American Premiere Best International Narrative Shorts Competition Brazil 15th Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Bengaluru August 15, 2025 Queer Qorner Competition India 24th Concorto Film Festival Piacenza August 16, 2025 Italian Premiere International Competition Italy 30th Portobello Film Festival London September 8, 2025 International Competition United Kingdom
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- DirectorChandradeep Das
- ProducerNikita Ivanenko, Tushar Tyagi, Rahul Roye
- CastSudipa Basu, Uma Jhunjhunwala
Two women fall in love at a decrepit old-age home in the autumn of their lives. Both are aware of the repercussions of such a revelation in a society proscribing homosexuality; therefore, they exchange messages and gifts in secret. For most of her melancholy life, Indira has unwillingly played the role of an archetypal Bengali bride in a flagrantly patriarchal family. Such novel feelings are an uncharted realm of rhapsody and solace for her.
Meera, on the other hand, is comfortable with her sexual identity. Her actions are forthright and unreserved; sometimes, they are overwhelming. As Indira muddles through her new-found romantic sentiments, Meera’s assertive and heavy-handed approach strikingly resembles the repressive behavior that Indira had endured at the hands of her husband and in-laws.
As the romance blossoms, flourishes, and spreads through the worn-out walls and somber milieu, Indira subtly conveys to Meera that her imposing requests can be detrimental to their relationship.
- Year2025
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageBengali, Hindi
- CountryIndia
- PremiereUSA Premiere
- GenreDrama, Romance, LGBTQIA+
- Awards39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival London March 20, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection United Kingdom 39th Fribourg International Film Festival Fribourg March 22, 2025 Swiss Premiere International Competition Switzerland 16th KASHISH Pride Film Festival Mumbai June 8, 2025 Asian Premiere Grand Prize Winner - Best Indian Narrative Short India 14th Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema Rio de Janeiro July 4, 2025 South American Premiere Best International Narrative Shorts Competition Brazil 15th Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Bengaluru August 15, 2025 Queer Qorner Competition India 24th Concorto Film Festival Piacenza August 16, 2025 Italian Premiere International Competition Italy 30th Portobello Film Festival London September 8, 2025 International Competition United Kingdom
- Social Media
- DirectorChandradeep Das
- ProducerNikita Ivanenko, Tushar Tyagi, Rahul Roye
- CastSudipa Basu, Uma Jhunjhunwala