Logline

A man looking for the truth about his parentage, confronts a dying man whom he thinks is his real father.

The Pitch

  • Movie ‘Winter’s Bone’ comes to mind but with a quest of a different sort.
  • In about 20 minutes we will find out that sometimes its not the truth that sets you free.

THE FORMAT

  • Short Film
  • Genre: Drama
  • Estimated Run Time: 20 min 20 sec
  • Language: English
  • Target Audience: 30 to 60
  • Rating: PG

Theme

  • Sometimes ones past can effect their present and future, especially if it is shrouded in doubts and mysteries.
  • We will explore this theme by following the thought patterns and behavior of our lead character and it’s impact on others around him.
  • The theme also asks the question that even though clearing doubts and getting answers can help reduce ones anxiety but does the truthfulness or the accuracy of such answers also matter? Or just getting answers is enough?

CREDITS

  • Producer – Kay Aujla 
  • Writer/Director – Rowdy Farooqi
  • Director of Photography – Reuben Smith
  • Director of Music & Sound – Franklyn Small
  • Sound Design – Rowdy Farooqi

CAST

  • Usman Mir – Vishal
  • Abhiraj – Uncle Dutt
  • Sonam Bathija – Shelly
  • Kishore Bhatt – Mr. Sharma
  • Jyothi Gupta – Doctor
  • Roshni Kaur – Young Mala
  • Prabhjot Singh – Young Surjit