Still from Our Share of Sand

First Feature Competition

Our Share of Sand

Shalini Adnani

Shalini Adnani’s poignant coming-of-age drama presents a unique perspective on India’s gaping class inequality, child labour and the deep corruption underpinning a family’s economic status.
Language
English, Hindi, Marathi
More information
Official film page

Screenings

This remarkably restrained film follows Maya, who returns to her rural home to reconnect with her roots and her estranged father. But she soon comes to understand where her family’s money comes from, and at what cost to others and the environment. With its unwavering commitment to the young protagonist’s point of view, Our Share of Sand examines issues that are all-too-relevant to contemporary Indian life.

Kalpana Nair

Content warning

Contains scenes of harm towards children.