The Stranger
আগন্তুক
Synopsis
In rural Bangladesh, young Kajal struggles with their gender identity while living with their mother Kohinoor and terminally ill grandmother. The sudden return of Kajal’s long-absent father, Javed, disrupts the fragile household, creating conflict between him and Kohinoor. Tensions deepen as Javed disapproves of Kajal’s cross-dressing and demands they be sent to boarding school, prompting Kajal to run away. Found ill but later recovering, Kajal learns Javed has left again, leaving only a bicycle as a parting gift. With their grandmother near death and their mother overwhelmed, Kajal defiantly pedals through the open fields wearing red lipstick—embracing a new chapter of self-discovery.
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BIFF2023 Trailer l 스트레인저 The Stranger l 뉴 커런츠
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
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Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Biplob Sarkar
- Original Title
- আগন্তুক
- Country of Origin
- Bangladesh
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Moyo Kino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Biplob Sarkar
Biplob Sarkar
Department Leadership Roster
Biplob Sarkar
Director
Biplob Sarkar
Producer
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What is The Stranger about?
In rural Bangladesh, young Kajal struggles with their gender identity while living with their mother Kohinoor and terminally ill grandmother. The sudden return of Kajal’s long-absent father, Javed, disrupts the fragile household, creating conflict between him and Kohinoor. Tensions deepen as Javed disapproves of Kajal’s cross-dressing and demands they be sent to boarding school, prompting Kajal to run away. Found ill but later recovering, Kajal learns Javed has left again, leaving only a bicycle as a parting gift. With their grandmother near death and their mother overwhelmed, Kajal defiantly pedals through the open fields wearing red lipstick—embracing a new chapter of self-discovery.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Biplob Sarkar.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The principal cast of The Stranger includes Ehan Rashid, Ratan Deb.
When was The Stranger released and how long is it?
The Stranger was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.