In this poignant drama set in the aftermath of India's decision to decriminalize same-sex relationships, Satya, a young man from a small town, falls in love with a successful businessman from Guwahati. But with homophobia still rampant in Assam, Satya's relationship with Amar comes to a sudden end, leaving him alone and struggling to cope. However, with the help of childhood friend Samir, Satya begins to rebuild his life and discovers that there may be hope for love and acceptance in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. With powerful performances and stunning visuals, this film offers a touching exploration of love, identity, and community in modern-day India.
The Resonance (Anunaad) focuses on the soul-tearing topic of bridal slavery occurring in some parts of India. The film opens in a sleepy rural area surrounded by tea gardens where girls dream of migrating to other parts of the country to escape the poverty and hopelessness in which their families are plunged. Lured by a nexus of brokers and human traffickers, they begin a journey from the lush green fields of Assam to the dry, foggy winter of Haryana, in Northern India, where they risk being trafficked as purchased brides and face a life of constant humiliation and violence at the hands of their husbands and their families.
Udayan Duarah is an Indian actor associated with the 2017 movie Gangs of NorthEast. Directed by Rupak Gogoi, the movie stars Duarah along with Rewati Chetri, Fairy Priya Ahmed and Vivek Bora in prominent roles. The same year, he was cast alongside Queen Hazarika in the romantic drama Rum Whisky Vodka. His 2018 release includes the thriller, Krodh.