The Other Side of the River (Mrugtrushna)
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Four ordinary children with extraordinary dreams live on the banks of a river, constantly fantasising about the world that lies on the other side in this heartfelt slice-of-life drama. But their simple dreams of crossing the river to explore what lies beyond is shot down and discouraged by their families and those around them, who desperately cling to their ways of life, reluctant to embrace the changing times.
The Other Side of the River is an allegory about the curiosity and capability of the young who dare to question and discover and chase progress, in a world set on limiting them and maintaining the status quo.
Ticket includes a pre-recorded Q&A with director and cast.
Screening as part of the UK Asian Film Festival 2021. Find more details on the films screening in the festival here.
Dir: Darshan Ashwin Trivedi
Cast: Jayesh More, Arya Sagar, Nishma Soni, Karan Patel and Khush Tahilramani
India 2020, 107 mins, Gujarati with English subtitles