Project Detail

F.O.G

Synopsis

A nuanced portrayal of a mother-daughter relationship.
Drawing upon a mother’s expectations of a dutiful daughter, the film explores family obligation and associated guilt that reflects the emotional strains of being a South Asian woman in modern British society.

Details

Year
2023
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
11 min 03 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Malinda Kaur
Producer
Emma Kayee
Executive Producer
Dionne Farrell
Editor
Chris Watson, Beth Roberts
Screenwriter
Malinda Kaur
Director of Photography
Robbie Ryan
Production Designer
Graham Robinson
Sound
William Aikman
Composer
Rob Lewis
Principal cast
Kiran Sonia Sawar, Promila Thomas, Adeel Akhtar

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BBC Film

Gertie Films Ltd

Emma Kayee

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