In one of Bangladesh’s low-lying coastal areas along the Brahmaputra River, a 12-year-old orphan girl named Afrin lives on a flood-ravaged island without electricity. Her relatives want to marry her off, which is illegal though common practice, but Afrin is not like other young girls, she has plans and a mind of her own. When her house is submerged by floods, she decides to leave behind the only world she has ever known and undertake a treacherous solo boat journey to find the father she has never met – in one of most densely populated cities in the world. In Dhaka, a city on the brink and overflowing with danger and mystery, Afrin faces the impossible, but she befriends a group of fellow orphans and never lets go of the hope of reuniting with her father and a better life for herself.
Why we like it: With a fairytale-like narrative and unforgettable visuals depicting the terror of nature, Angelos Rallis’ award-winning film impresses cinematically and, at the same time, serves as a powerful call for the protection of our fragile planet for future generations.
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