The Extraordinary Journey of a Migrant

Following the coronavirus pandemic and the consequent national lockdown, the country witnessed an unprecedented situation in the form of the migrant labourer crisis when lakhs of daily labourers found themselves stranded away from home. The film is an account of one such migrant who ended up in a remote village, away from his family in the city, with little to no financial support or even basic necessities available to them.

By introducing us to Joseph Hemrom through the accounts of the Manzar family, the narrative first introduces us to a very macro issue that the country battled in the wake of the pandemic, and then localises it to the experiences of one man, Hemrom himself.

The film is well-intentioned and is marked by visuals that exhibit potential, and perhaps can be developed further in future projects of the team. Additionally, it offers comments on the state of affairs in society, the desire for success and progress for the younger generations by their predecessors, and above all, the importance of kindness and helping those in need.