Absent Ties

In a remote Indian village marked by linguistic and social divides, two marginalized immigrant women, Kamla(38) and Aasa (22), are thrust into survival mode after their husbands are imprisoned. Struggling against discrimination, language barriers, and systemic oppression, the duo forms an unlikely bond while working at a hostile construction site. A chance encounter with a touring foreign photographer, provides a moment of empowerment as he bridges their communication gap using a translator. United by their shared adversity, Aasa and Kamla embark on a bold journey toward freedom, driven by sisterhood and hope for a better future.

  • Deepti Chawla
    Director
  • Deepti Chawla
    Writer
  • Amit Kumar Saxena
    Producer
    Goldfish (2023)
  • Deepti Chawla
    Producer
    The Shameless (2024), Sultana's Dream (2023)
  • Anumol
    Key Cast
    "Kamla"
    Chayilyam, Ivan Megharoopan, Akam, Vedivazhipadu
  • Bahrul Islam
    Key Cast
    "Contractor"
    Sector 36 (Netflix)
  • Rohit Gujjar
    Key Cast
    "Aasa'a Husband"
    Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Social, Drama, Immigration, Women Empowerment
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    48,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Assamese, English, Hindi, Tamil
  • Shooting Format:
    4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Deepti Chawla