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