‘Watan’ (Homeland) is located against a turbulent political time — the exodus of Hindus from Sindh where the ramifications of the India-Pakistan partition has left the community in mortal peril. The narrative adopts a micro approach to discuss the consequences of these upheavals on the life of a particular family. 
 A crucial part of the plot comes to pivot on a father's refusal to leave his homeland, while his son, Topan, desperately tries to convince him to move to India with the rest of the family. 

As the layers of the narrative are unpeeled, notions of belonging, home, safety and communal sentiments are discussed one by one. The chaos of the circumstance is eventually presented to the viewer in a seamless manner. Even though a few rough edges persist within the screenplay, the end result is notably supplemented by its performances and writing.

Watan | Short Film Nominee

The documentary introduces us to two war veterans who were part of crucial international conflict between India and Pakistan during the late sixties and early seventies. It brings the past to life not simply by sharing the experiences of its two subjects with the viewer, but also employing archival footage from different sources. Notably, at the heart of the narrative lies an important message about the futility of war and the tragedy and bloodshed it is capable of causing. The pacifist views are offered in the voice of those who were part of violent conflicts, further asserting the gravity of the opinions presented to the viewer.

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