On the morning of her birthday, a teenager’s accidental discovery of pleasure cracks open a world of unspoken desires within her seemingly conservative Indian household, forcing her and her mother onto unexpected paths.
Vaidaangi Sharma | India | 2025 | 20 mins. | Hindi, English | Filmmaker attending
On the morning of her birthday, a teenager’s accidental discovery of pleasure cracks open a world of unspoken desires within her seemingly conservative Indian household, forcing her and her mother onto unexpected paths.
Vaidaangi Sharma
Vaidaangi is an independent filmmaker from Mumbai, developing a voice to portray discomforting themes with warmth. Gender shapes her politics, and she delights in writing awkward, messy yet relatable female characters. Her debut short, Kuchar, premiered at Palm Springs International ShortFest, where it won Best International Short Film.
Producer: Sumedha Mittal
Writer: Vaidaangi Sharma
Cinematographer: Siddhanth Khemka
Editor: Swaroopa Sanap
Sound: Ateesh Chattopadhyay
Music: Rahul Siddharth Kamble
Cast: Subhashree Sahoo, Neha Vyaso, Umar Sharif, Saisha Salvi
