The read
It runs a compact 5m.
Synopsis
Leila, a 13 year old Bangla girl from East London, is being forced to marry a much older man. Her older sister, Rukhsana, must find a way to help her escape, with the help of her girlfriend, Margot. All while a goat is sacrificed to appease the orthodox new in-laws.
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Key crew
- Shona Dutta CharltonDirector
- Shona Dutta CharltonWriter
Cast
- Ambika ModRukhsana
- Zara AslamLeila
- Ruchika JainMother
- Alicia Simai-KralMargot
- Melissa SuppiahJethi-Ma
- Fagr ElkadyAunt
- Jean-Pierre BoriauHalal Chef
- Ria BellaCousin
- Lamis ElkadyCousin
- Hari CharltonCousin
- Rachman ElkadyCousin
Themes
short film