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Yatra

Matt Alesevich, Hemal Trivedi
/ United States
/ 2024
/ 27 mins
/ English, Gujarati, Hindi
World Premiere

Haunted by her mother’s death, a young Indian-American medical student travels back to India to find closure. While there, an unexpected encounter with a young Indigenous girl makes her confront her past and question her future.

** This short film screens as part of the Shorts 5 collection **

 

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Director Matt Alesevich and producer Hemal Trivedi were present for Q&A following the in-cinema screenings in Christchurch.

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Film Info

Director: Matt Alesevich, Hemal Trivedi
Producer: Matt Alesevich, Hemal Trivedi, Matt Rachamkin, Cynthia Kane, Prerana Thakurdesai
Country: United States
Language: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Year: 2024
Duration: 27 mins
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