SWAHA (IN THE NAME OF FIRE) | 2024 | 99’

Synopsis

In the remote village of Manorva, Rukhiya and Phekan, along with their son Karimana, struggle to survive on society's margins. Phekan’s journey to the city in search of work leads to betrayal, exploitation, and violence, leaving him disillusioned. Meanwhile, Rukhiya endures haunting whispers branding her a witch and faces an unthinkable choice when a mysterious voice threatens her son’s life. As despair engulfs them, Nehura, a remorseful cremator seeking redemption, crosses paths with Phekan. Amid the chaos of fire and spectral voices, an infant’s cry pierces the darkness, offering a glimmer of hope and divine forgiveness.