Sarkeet / A Short Trip

Synopsis

In a foreign land far from the comfort of home, Balu and Stephy struggle to keep their lives from fraying. Between demanding jobs and the relentless energy of their young son Jappu — whose ADHD constantly disrupts routines — every day feels like a balancing act on the edge of collapse. Their fragile rhythm is pushed to the limit, leaving little room for rest, patience, or dreams.

Into this already strained world steps Ameer, a desperate job seeker whose own life is teetering on the brink. What begins as an accidental meeting gradually transforms into an unexpected connection. As the hours unfold, subtle moments of empathy and shared struggle begin to bridge the vast emotional distances between them.

But in a single day, the fragile harmony they try to protect is tested by unspoken frustrations, simmering conflicts, and hard choices. As tensions mount, raw emotions surface — revealing both the quiet cruelties and the quiet kindnesses that bind people together.

In the soft, chaotic stillness of one ordinary day, something changes for them all — not in loud declarations, but in the unspoken understanding that sometimes, the smallest shifts can alter the course of a life.

The Director will be present for a post screening discussion.