Shadowbox (film)

Maya lives with her husband, Sundar, and their son, Debu, in a Kolkata suburb. She works multiple jobs to support the family, while Sundar, an ex-soldier with Post-traumatic stress disorder, faces ridicule. Debu cares for his father, torn between love and embarrassment. Maya’s family offers no support, disapproving of her marriage. Despite her urging, Sundar refuses to work. One night, he disappears and becomes a murder suspect. When he returns days later, terrified and hungry, the family faces its greatest test. ==Cast==

• Tillotama Shome as Maya • Chandan Bisht as Sundar • Sayan Karmakar as Debu • Suman Saha as Ripon ==Release==

Shadowbox had its world premiere on 16 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Perspectives. ==Accolades==

The film selected in the newly formed Perspectives competition will compete for Best First Feature Award. == References ==