Saba

• Maksud Hossain
• 95 min
• Bangladesh
• 2024

A dark and gripping debut that portrays a young woman's struggle to save her mother in the harsh, unforgiving landscape of Dhaka, where misfortune lurks around every corner.

Saba bears the sole responsibility for her paralyzed mother, Shirin, who suffers from a severe heart condition. Her mother’s bitterness has driven a deep wedge between them, despite their shared hardships. When Shirin suffers a heart attack, Saba is forced to consider selling the family home at a pittance to her conniving uncle. At the same time, she is torn between duty and desire as her newfound love for her colleague Ankur is challenged by the traditional norms and expectations that shape their society. In a country on the brink of change, Saba faces choices that test her strength. This rare gem from Bangladesh paints a powerful portrait of love, sacrifice, and the fight to shape one’s own destiny.

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• Drama
• Kapitalism
• Samhälle
• Stad
• Debut