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Short FilmRelease Year: 2016U

Parbandh

When the comforts of modern life clash with filial duty, an aging father becomes an inconvenient item to be managed rather than a parent to be cherished.

Parbandh
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Production Details

TypeShort Film
Release Year2016
LanguagePunjabi
Runtime17 minutes
CertificationU

Synopsis

Parbandh (meaning "The Arrangement" or "Management") is a poignant emotional drama that exposes the quiet, creeping erosion of core family values in contemporary society. The story follows an elderly father who overhears a cold, calculated discussion between his ambitious sons regarding their "plan" to relocate him to an old-age home.

Without overt melodrama, the film explores the heavy silence of betrayal, the transactional nature that modern relationships often reduce themselves to, and the profound loneliness of parents who realize their lifelong sacrifices have been filed away as an inconvenience. Through haunting close-ups and stark realism, Parbandh forces the viewer to confront a deeply uncomfortable question: When did caring for our parents become a logistical problem that needs solving?

Key Credits

DirectorBhagwant Singh Kang
ProducerBhagwant Singh Kang

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