On Either Sides of the Pond

A young married couple, Priyanka and Sumit return to the comfort of their hometown of Darbhanga due to the financial hardships caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. While strong-willed and independent woman, Priyanka finds herself feeling uneasy and claustrophobic in her old surroundings, Sumit happily renews friendships with old pals and falls back into his old carefree and irresponsible ways. As Sumit’s attitude grows more cavalier, the couple begin to slowly drift apart, with every conversation becoming a battleground for an argument. The incoming monsoon rains bring dark clouds over not only the city but also the couple’s future, as their relationship inches towards a tragic ending.

As part of the London Indian Film Festival