Drama · 2021 · 5m

The Sacrifice

Director

Cast

Ambika Mod as Rukhsana Zara Aslam as Leila Ruchika Jain as Mother Alicia Simai-Kral as Margot Melissa Suppiah as Jethi-Ma Fagr Elkady as Aunt

Crew

Shona Dutta Charlton — Writer

Synopsis

Leila, a 13 year old Bangla girl from East London, is being forced to marry a much older man. Her older sister, Rukhsana, must find a way to help her escape, with the help of her girlfriend, Margot. All while a goat is sacrificed to appease the orthodox new in-laws.

Mood & Themes

short film

Key Collaborators

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