A Raksha Tale provides us a glimpse into the protagonist’s journey of finding themselves and being accepted for the same by their loved ones. Abha, the youngest daughter of the family, was born on the widely celebrated Hindu festival, Raksha Bandhan.
Apart from having the benefit of receiving double the gifts, as was tradition every year, on her thirteenth birthday, they asked for one more present - that the elder sister should tie them a rakhi as well along with tying it to the brother.
This event becomes crucial to not only the narrative, but also Abha's relationship with their body and identity. It is what lies on the other side of it that truly conveys the core intentions of the film, along with a heartening tale of gender transition and the message of acceptance and compassion.
Read LessThis event becomes crucial to not only the narrative, but also Abha's relationship with their body and identity. It is what lies on the other side of it that truly conveys the core intentions of the film, along with a heartening tale of gender transition and the message of acceptance and compassion.
