Aug. 19, 2016|Bangladesh|100 Min.|R
Genre: Bangla;Drama;Family;Mystery;Reality;Thriller
Description: “Oggatonama” (2016), directed by Tauquir Ahmed, delves into the often-overlooked struggles of migrant workers from Bangladesh, a theme rarely explored in local cinema. The film, titled “The Unnamed,” shines a light on the marginalized lives of these individuals, both at home and abroad, as they navigate the harsh realities of corrupt immigration systems, lost identities, and tragic deaths. With a standout cast including Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Mosharraf Karim, Shatabdi Wadud, Nipun, and Shahed Ali Sujon, the movie delivers a powerful narrative.
The story begins with a young boy in a village playing with a handmade plane propeller, symbolizing his innocent dreams of a better future. Nipun’s character, Beauty, a single mother facing societal prejudice, dreams of escaping her struggles by working abroad, unaware of the dark truths behind the migration process, such as forged documents and bribery. The death of a character named Asir, whose body goes missing, becomes a turning point in uncovering the grim realities of identity and the bureaucracy surrounding passports.
While the film tackles serious themes, it also offers moments of comic relief through Mosharraf Karim’s portrayal of Farhad, a bumbling police officer, and his amusing interactions with Shahiduzzaman Selim’s character, Ramzan. These lighter moments echo the use of comic relief in Shakespearean tragedies, providing a brief respite from the film’s intense emotional weight.
Cast director: Tauquir Ahmed
Cast actor: Mosharraf Karim, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Nipun, Fazlur Rahman Babu
Original name: অজ্ঞাতনামা