Onko Ki Kothin

Onko Ki Kothin

Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Onko ki Kothin explores the lives of three underprivileged children in Kolkata as they navigate the challenges posed by systemic failures. Babin is an aspiring doctor whose father suffers from severe lung disease caused by working in a brick kiln, while his mother works as a housemaid. Tyre dreams of becoming an engineer and is raised by his mother, a sex worker, who seeks social acceptance. Dolly aspires to be a nurse and is supported by her single mother, who works as a nurse's assistant. Despite the harsh realities of poverty, where parents are often too focused on survival to nurture their children's ambitions, these children maintain a sense of hope. They believe that Babin will heal the sick, Dolly will assist him, and Tyre will build their hospital. Their makeshift medical practice, created from discarded supplies, reflects a blend of childhood innocence and the starkness of their environment. The children's lives take a dramatic turn when Babin's father's health deteriorates due to unsafe working conditions. In a moment of desperation, the children steal an oxygen cylinder in an attempt to save him.

Director

Saurav Palodhi

Release

23 May 2025

Run time

117 min

Language

Bengali