A slice-of-life tale set in an Indian village follows an underprivileged elderly couple struggling to make ends meet, burdened by their 26-year-old mentally unstable son. As the father grapples with old age and daily survival, the son increasingly feels like a burden. The mother, convinced that a dip in the sacred Ganges at the MahaKumbh — the world’s largest religious gathering occurring after 144 years — will heal him, persuades the father to undertake the journey. The family sets out on a picturesque and arduous pilgrimage, where amidst faith, devotion, and human struggle, the son experiences a profound spiritual awakening, transforming the lives of all three.
Jitank Singh Gurjar is an independent filmmaker and theatre artist with over 11 years of experience across theatre, advertising, music videos, and documentaries. A self-taught storyteller, he explores regional narratives and cultural heritage through his work. His directorial debut, BAASAN, a regional art film rooted in rural folklore, gained critical recognition and was officially screened at IFFI 54 as well as the 2024 Cannes Marché du Film. Gurjar continues to craft cinema that blends tradition with contemporary storytelling.
