Beneath The Hungry Sky

A helpless father in North Korea is caught in the crossfires of a fatal famine and his plan to escape the country with his family. As the patriarch battles with his own morality, he commits abnormality to save his wife from death.

  • Shiwani Nailwal
    Director
  • Shiwani Nailwal
    Writer
  • Himani Nailwal
    Producer
  • Don Bosco International Media Academy
    Producer
  • Tenzin Woeser
    Key Cast
    "Chung Sim"
  • Lingling Chen
    Key Cast
    "Su Mi"
  • Vu Nguyen
    Key Cast
    "Meyang Sim"
  • Quang Nguyen
    Key Cast
    "Sailor"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Don Bosco International Media Academy
Director Biography - Shiwani Nailwal

Shiwani Nailwal is a filmmaker and screenwriter who brings her journalism experience to storytelling. Currently based in Paris, her work explores themes of global issues and human resilience, with a strong emphasis on independent and world cinema.

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