Sthal

In rural Vidarbha, India, Savita's yearning for education clashes with her parents' desperate quest for a suitable match. Societal norms heap pressure on Savita to prioritize marriage over her personal aspirations. Her dark complexion and petite stature only exacerbate the challenge; she’s perceived as an added 'burden' on her already struggling family. Rejections pile up, spotlighting a world where marriage eclipses life's essentials, leaving Savita to navigate a harsh reality where dreams seem out of reach. (Zlín Film Festival)