
Singapore Film Database
Not a Hero
Directed by
Rima Das
Year
Runtime
2026
97 min
Genre
Drama
Language
Assamese, Hindi, English
Synopsis
The film unfolds without dramatic events, focusing instead on the understated transformation of Mivan and the gentle reawakening of those around him.
Eleven-year-old Mivan, sent from the city to live with his young aunt Pahi in their ancestral village, struggles to adjust to rural life and their emotionally distant household. As he slowly involves into the community—attending school, making friends, and participating in daily routines, he develops a deeper awareness of the people and environment around him. His quiet presence gradually prompts subtle emotional shifts among the adults, revealing long-suppressed feelings.

Producer(s)
Rima Das, Fran Borgia
Produced by
Flying River Films, Akanga Film Asia
International Sales/Distribution
MMM Sales
Cast
Bhuman Bhargav Das
Sukanya Boruah
Mrinmoy Das
Tags
Coming of Age, Childhood, Exile, Adventure, Growing up