Somahelang

By Pickle  November 24, 2024

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A Song of Flowers

India, United Kingdom | Pahadi, Hindi | Drama

Synopsis

In the remote Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Sonam, a mother of three, navigates a polyandrous marriage with her two husbands and the challenges of climate change. Their once-thriving apple orchard is ravaged by uncertain weather, forcing her husband, Shankar, to consider a homestay. Sonam worries about the risks and uncertainties without overlooking the younger husband Nikku’s ambitions to save the family’s age-old business of musical instruments. Meanwhile, their children
become infatuated with a city girl, Ila-jealousy and envy brew among the siblings, especially when Ila seems more interested in the youngest. A devastating hailstorm wipes out the remaining harvest, pushing Shankar to hastily convert an old house into a homestay, disregarding local superstitions. As the family ventures into the forest, they encounter fear and danger. A hidden secret about Nikku revealed during a heated argument with Shankar, further strains their relationship. A landslide
destroys the unfinished homestay, adding to their woes. Grief and anger threaten to tear them apart. How will Sonam and family bear the onslaught of unseasonable weather threatening their fragile daily lives and age-old traditions?

Sourav Yadav
Director
yadav.sourav04@gmail.com

Shubham Negi
Director
shubhu.negi30@gmail.com

Ocean Vuong wrote, ‘Nothing lasts forever, and I am writing you in the voice of an endangered species.’ Somahelang, set during the Phulaich festival, reflects these sentiments by exploring the fading Kinnauri custom of polyandry. The film follows a woman-led family through themes of love, betrayal, and longing, amidst climate change and cultural superstitions. Rooted in our connection to the Pahari people, Somahelang showcases Himalayan resilience amid environmental threats. This film is a tribute to their traditions, urging empathy and accountability to protect a culture on the brink of disappearance.

Budget
USD 300, 000

Financing in place
USD 75,000

Production Company
Longway Productions Private Limited, Lotus Visual Productions

Looking for
Co-Producers, Financers