CHAR… the No Man’s Island

A temporary island is created by the Ganges River on the border between Bangladesh and India due to a dam upstream.

Char does not exist on the map, but a group of people has moved here after losing their homes on the mainland due to erosion. Their homes on Char are built on sand, and may disappear back into the water at any time. Director Souray Sarangi follows the development in Char over several years, and succeeds in creating a captivating story about existence, unity, and survival. It is an unsentimental presentation of challenging lives. The boy Sofi's smile will stay on your mind long after leaving the theatre

This text is from the Films from the South Festival, where the film had its Scandinavian Premiere.

"A touching story of displacement"
Free Press Journal