The Boatmaker
Synopsis
When Dharayan arrives at a new town he is met with suspicion and hostility except for a young girl called Sonu who greets with him with kindness and friendship. Sonu's charm begins to win over the emotionally closed off Boatmaker who forges a close bond with the child and her widow mother.
After making more boats than he can recall, Dharayan learns he can finally be with his son if he collects one last soul. He begins his last task only to discover it is for Sonu's mother. The young child begs him not to take her mother away forcing Dharayan to choose between saving Sonu's mother or joining his son.
Details
- Year
- 2008
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 67 mins
- Format
- HiDef
- Director
-
Ajay Patel 1st Feature
- Producer
- Shilpesh Patel, Suren Patel
- Co-Producer
- Shilpesh Patel, Suren Patel
- Editor
- Jimmy Bustos, Ajay Patel
- Screenwriter
- Ajay Patel
- Director of Photography
- Dave Luxton
- Production Designer
- Rupesh Kosta
- Sound
- Kevin Pinto
- Composer
- Brad Bowie
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Sharda Entertainment
ajay@theboatmakerfilm.co.uk
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