Oct. 29, 2021|Unknown|Not Rated
Genre: Bangla;Drama
Description: The Assamese film *Jolsobi* follows Tapashi, a young college graduate portrayed by Darathie Bharadwaj, as she struggles to balance her career and personal life in a restrictive village. Despite her efforts to hold a job and mend a one-sided relationship, she finds it challenging to secure her place in a society that limits her freedom.
Director Jaicheng Jai Dohutia uses symbolic imagery, such as Tapashi wading through a waterlogged field, to depict her emotional turmoil. The film captures her feelings of burnout, frustration, and societal dissatisfaction. In one scene, Tapashi hides fearfully in the woods while her family searches for a missing cow, symbolizing her sense of disconnection and unease.
Having spent years in the city, Tapashi struggles to adapt to village life, where even familiar faces feel alien and hostile. Her insecurities deepen as she feels trapped in the very place she once called home. The movie also highlights the struggles of other young, marginalized individuals who face similar challenges, including Tapashi’s female classmates, who encounter their own personal and professional setbacks. *Jolsobi* portrays these characters with empathy, including Tapashi’s superstitious and religious parents, who are also depicted as victims of their circumstances.
Cast director: Jaicheng Jai Dohutia
Cast actor: Durlabha Moran, Numal Chandra Gogoi, Dulukanta Moran, Darathie Bhardwaj
Original name: Jolsobi