During the pandemic, Gautam, a 14 year old boy remains stuck in his school dormitory. He yearns for his village while his mother tries contacting him. This impressionistic documentary explores the struggles of a remote tribal community from North East India as it attempts to provide an education for its children in the face of both poverty and the COVID-19 lockdown.

Dir. Shrutiman Deori - 10min - 2021 - India

"In mysterious, shadowy black-and-white, the film not only offers a fascinating glimpse into village life, but also addresses inequality." - IDFA

"This impressionistic documentary explores the struggles of a remote Assamese community as it attempts to provide an education for its children" - Dharamshala International Film Festival