Sahan Shakti (Fortitude)

Marriages can be arranged, but so can divorces. Hina is a wife, mother, and ‘twice migrant.’ For the past 38 years, she has dedicated herself to becoming the ‘perfect Indian wife.’ But after a lifetime of trying, she is ready to discover who she is. Exploring themes of migration, gender, and arranged marriage, Sahan Shakti is an ethnographic documentary offering quiet contemplation on the South Asian diaspora; from the roles and expectations placed on women, to how we shape our identities.

This film is part of Student Films - To Make a Place.