Narrative Short
Official Selection
Yakubu
Directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay
Synopsis
In a crowded Kolkata tenement, Yakubu, a young Nigerian immigrant, forms an unlikely connection with Adrija, a single mother and sex worker living next door. When she asks him to care for her eight-year-old daughter for one night, an ordinary favor becomes a magical journey through the city. By morning, the experience quietly reshapes the lives of all three.
Screening Schedule
Schedule coming soon
Screening dates and venues will be confirmed ahead of the festival.
Ⓒ October 8–11, 2026 · San Jose, CA