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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.

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Producer(s)

Rima Das, Fran Borgia

Produced by

Flying River Films, Akanga Film Asia

International Sales/Distribution

MMM Sales

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Cast

Bhuman Bhargav Das
Sukanya Boruah
Mrinmoy Das

Tags

Coming of Age, Childhood, Exile, Adventure, Growing up

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