Language: Mising
In a remote riverine island in upper Assam, 14-year-old school dropout Jariyum and her 17-year-old fiancé Migam live a traditional Mising tribal life. Battling extreme poverty and constant natural calamities, Jariyum desperately dreams of a better future than her mother’s. Her hope rests on a single, risky choice: will her life change once she elopes with Migam?
FRIEND OF THE FIREFLIES (37 Mins) - Friend of the Fireflies is an intimate political documentary set in a remote Adivasi village in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. It follows a young woman who transforms her dream of becoming a sportsperson into a commitment to lead her community. Through education, resilience, and courage, she challenges generations of marginalization, illuminating the transformative power of grassroots leadership.
