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
October 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Screen One
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