Premiered at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI) and won the Grand Jury Prize .
Shot in the Akolner village of Ahmednagar, the film uses non-professional actors to bring raw, unfiltered honesty to the screen. Visual Storytelling: Marathi Fandry Movie
This sets up the film's central tension: Jabya’s desperate desire to distance himself from his family's "filthy" occupation versus the inescapable grip of his identity. He refuses to join his father on the hunt, seeing the pig as a symbol of the shame he tries to wash away. However, the village ensures that Jabya cannot escape his destiny. The climax, set in a school ground where Jabya is forced to participate in the hunt in front of his classmates and crush, is a masterclass in cinematic tension. It is a moment of profound humiliation that strips away Jabya’s youthful illusions. Premiered at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI)