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. <br><br>

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.


A Raksha Tale | Short Film Nominee

The film ties up several relevant concerns, especially in contemporary times, to present forth relatable characters and stories. It opens on a note when a young man is meeting his elder sister and her friend to discuss their own respective issues. <br><br> It is the struggles of the protagonist who finds himself a student of an engineering college, while harbouring dreams of filmmaking, and the experiences of a transexual woman who finds herself oppressed by an overbearing father, that come to constitute the heart of the story. While the premise in itself is not entirely unique, the manner in which it unfolds offers a fresh breath of air, along with the conclusion it presents to the viewer, one which seems more within the ambit of realism, as well as being a positive, empowering message for young viewers who might find themselves in similar situations as the film's characters.

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