Kaankhowa

Overview

The torn school uniform of a 11- year old boy leads to him and his mother standing against their whole village.The story centers around a young boy living in a village in Lower Assam. The narrative is deeply intertwined with the Assamese folklore of the "Kaankhowa," a mythical creature used by parents to scare children into being quiet or going to sleep.Beyond the folklore, the film subtly touches upon the hardships of the family and the harsh realities of rural life.