Mehazabien Chowdhury’s debut film “Saba” has been selected for the 29th Busan International Film Festival. The film will be screened in the “A Window on Asian Cinema” category at the fest.  

Earlier, on 7 September, “Saba” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)’s Discovery Programme. The film received praise during screening at the fest.

Mehazabien will be seen in the titular role in the movie “Saba”, directed by Maksud Hossain. After 14 years of TV acting career, the actor made her big screen debut through the film. Mehazabien also produced the project, in addition to acting.

The story and screenplay of the movie have been written by Trilora Khan and the director Maksud Hossain himself. The story of the film revolves around 25-year-old Saba, who cares for her paralysed mother, Shirin, after an accident leaves her unable to walk. As Saba shoulders the responsibilities of caregiving and earning a living, the daily grind seems never-ending, and Shirin’s demands grow as her health deteriorates.

While working at a job she found to earn money for Shirin’s surgery, Saba meets Ankur, who brings a glimmer of hope into her life.

When Saba senses her mother’s impending death, this moment of overwhelming pain also signals the end of her seemingly endless cycle of life.
“Saba” also stars Rokeya Prachy and Mostafa Monwar in the key roles.

The Busan International Film Festival will take place from 2 to 11 October.