Rising Lotus

A Punjabi immigrant woman stuck in an abusive arranged marriage finally musters the strength to escape when she realizes that her estranged son’s life is in danger. Mother and son quickly learn, however, that life is not necessarily easier on the streets. But through perseverance and ingenuity–and a little bit of luck–they eventually arrange for the promise of a better future.

• Gurinder J. SinghDirector

• Ami ShethKamal Bains
• Jude Michael RodricksArmaan Bains
• Nitin MadanJagdeep Bains
• Samrat ChakrabartiDr. Amit Banerjee
• Vick KrishnaGaurav
• Sheree M. LewisNurse
• Asha DeviNalina
• Shiro KhagiBank Manger
• Jacob RojasHomeless Teen
• Qavi Patel SinghToddler Customer
• Linda Frawley-AdamsMary
• Johnny SparksPolice Officer