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The Best Man

The Best Man
The Best Man

Synopsis

On her brother’s wedding day, Best Man Manvir faces an ultimatum from her mother - shave her beard or be banned from the celebration. As pressure to conform mounts, Manvir must choose between family approval and staying true to herself.
Official Selection Tasveer Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Director
Faith Alabi
Producer
Xanvier Allison
Screenwriter
Faith Alabi, Nick Virk

Genre

Asian Drama Woman Director

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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