A Bangladeshi drama tracing its festival circuit, release, and critical acclaim.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Festival Circuit Launch
The film makes its global debut at TIFF, establishing its dramatic tone and directorial vision.
Key Events
TIFF Festival Premiere — Film debuts at Toronto International Film Festival. Characters: SabaLocation: Toronto
Busan International Screening — Movie screens at Busan International Film Festival. Characters: SabaLocation: Busan
Directorial Debut Context — Establishes Maksud Hossain as debut feature director. Characters: SabaLocation: Production Studio
International Festival Run
Saba screens across major global festivals, building critical momentum and audience reach.
Key Events
Busan International Screening — Movie screens at Busan International Film Festival. Characters: SabaLocation: Busan
Red Sea Festival Appearance — Featured at the Red Sea International Film Festival. Characters: SabaLocation: Red Sea
Lead Performance Focus — Centers narrative around protagonist Saba's journey. Characters: SabaLocation: Film Set
Domestic Premiere & Release
The movie officially releases in Bangladesh, marking its cultural homecoming and theatrical debut.
Key Events
Bangladesh Theatrical Release — Official release in Bangladesh on September 26, 2025. Characters: SabaLocation: Bangladesh
Bengaluru Festival Recognition — Secures third place at Bengaluru International Film Festival. Characters: SabaLocation: Bengaluru
Lead Performance Focus — Centers narrative around protagonist Saba's journey. Characters: SabaLocation: Film Set
Critical Acclaim & Awards
Festival recognition culminates in major award wins, highlighting the lead performance and film quality.
Key Events
Bengaluru Festival Recognition — Secures third place at Bengaluru International Film Festival. Characters: SabaLocation: Bengaluru
BIFA Best Actress Award — Mehazabien Chowdhury wins Best Film Actress award. Characters: SabaLocation: BIFA Ceremony
Story Breakdown
Festival Premieres — Initial global exposure through major international film festivals.
TIFF Debut — World premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
Busan Screening — Featured at Busan International Film Festival.
Global Reach — Expansion across diverse international festival circuits.
Red Sea Appearance — Screened at Red Sea International Film Festival.
Bengaluru Recognition — Secures third place at Bengaluru International Film Festival.
Domestic Release — Official theatrical launch in the film's country of origin.
Bangladesh Premiere — Released locally on September 26, 2025.
Cultural Impact — Establishes the film within Bangladeshi cinema.
Lead Performance — Focus on the protagonist and the actress portraying her.
Saba Character — Central protagonist driving the narrative.
Mehazabien Chowdhury — Lead actress delivering the acclaimed performance.
Award Success — Critical validation through festival and industry awards.
BIFA Nomination — Recognized at the 5th BIFA Awards ceremony.
Best Actress Win — Mehazabien Chowdhury wins Best Film Actress award.
Directorial Vision — Behind-the-scenes context and creative leadership.
Maksud Hossain — Debut feature director shaping the film's tone.
Drama Genre — Establishes the film as a character-driven drama.
With her father missing, Saba is the sole caregiver to her paraplegic mother, Shirin, who suffers from acute heart disease. Although Shirin's condition binds them together, her frustration with their situation often manifests as bitterness and anger towards her daughter, so they live in their own separate worlds. When Shirin has a heart attack, Saba races against time to sell their home, lowering the price, and even risking her burgeoning romance with her senior co-worker Ankur — who dreams of starting a new life abroad — to pay for her mom’s heart surgery.
