SYNOPSIS
Renuka flees from a brothel in Delhi in the middle of the night, takes on the name of a Hindu goddess and goes into hiding in a community of sex workers in northern India. There she meets Devika, who is much younger and dreams of becoming a rapper. However, she is condemned to continue the tradition of her caste as a prostitute.
A forbidden romance develops between Renuka and Devika – and conflict is inevitable. The two women overcome huge hurdles and make great sacrifices on their journey to freedom. When their situation leaves them no choice, murder is also a means of defence.
This suspense-packed thriller shows people on the margins of society and provides an insight into a part of Indian society. The film, directed by Konstantin Bojanov is a Swiss-French-Bulgarian-Taiwanese co-production that boldly explores caste, gender, and queer resistance through a raw, lyrical lens.
PANEL DISCUSSION
We invite you to join us for this screening and a post-film discussion with scholars and activists working at the intersection of gender justice, law, and human rights.
- Alicia Adams, Fachstelle Frauenhandel und Frauenmigration
- Dr. Shirin Heidari, Senior researcher at the Gender Centre
- Hossein Cheaito, PhD Candidate in Sociology, Geneva Graduate Institute
- Anasuya Sengupt, the lead actress
- Moderator : Queer International Student Assembly representative
TRAILER
Watch the trailer here.
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