Kija Puja

Logline:

Kija Puja is an emotional family drama that delves into the complexities of relationships, familial bonds, and the impact of unspoken emotions. The film opens with the vibrant celebration of Kija Puja, a festive occasion where siblings come together to strengthen their bonds. As the family(brother, sister, mother, maternal uncle) engages in the joyous Bhai-Tika ceremony, the father, portrayed as a troubled soul, is left feeling excluded after not receiving an invitation from his sister. When the son receives a call during the celebration and hands it over to his drunk father, it becomes a catalyst for the father’s suppressed emotions to erupt. Fueled by resentment and hurt, he confronts his sister, expressing his frustration at not being invited on time for the Kija Puja celebration. This confrontation sets off a chain reaction, leading the father to drown his sorrows in alcohol and causing a enormous scene at home. The son, a silent observer throughout, witnesses the unraveling of his family’s dynamics. The atmosphere becomes increasingly tense as the father’s emotional turmoil reaches its peak, manifesting in a poignant breakdown where he cries out loud, shattering the façade of a joyful day. The family members, now deeply concerned about his well-being, confront their own roles in his suffering.

Synopsis:

Kija Puja is an emotional family drama that delves into the complexities of relationships, familial bonds, and the impact of unspoken emotions. The film opens with the vibrant celebration of Kija Puja, a festive occasion where siblings come together to strengthen their bonds. As the family(brother, sister, mother, maternal uncle) engages in the joyous Bhai-Tika ceremony, the father, portrayed as a troubled soul, is left feeling excluded after not receiving an invitation from his sister. When the son receives a call during the celebration and hands it over to his drunk father, it becomes a catalyst for the father’s suppressed emotions to erupt. Fueled by resentment and hurt, he confronts his sister, expressing his frustration at not being invited on time for the Kija Puja celebration. This confrontation sets off a chain reaction, leading the father to drown his sorrows in alcohol and causing a enormous scene at home. The son, a silent observer throughout, witnesses the unraveling of his family’s dynamics. The atmosphere becomes increasingly tense as the father’s emotional turmoil reaches its peak, manifesting in a poignant breakdown where he cries out loud, shattering the façade of a joyful day. The family members, now deeply concerned about his well-being, confront their own roles in his suffering.