Useless Things (2009)

A short about a second-generation immigrant who contemplates his unfamiliarity with his South Asian heritage and his disconnection with his parent's experience while he empties the family home.

Director:

Faisal Lutchmedial

Writer:

Faisal Lutchmedial

Stars:

Faisal Lutchmedial, Erica Smith, Ranjana Jha

Cast

Cast overview:
Faisal Lutchmedial	...	Shashin
Erica Smith	...	Agnis
Ranjana Jha	...	Savita
Anshu Pathak	...	Hari

Storyline

Shashin is a young second generation immigrant struggling to find his identity following the loss of his parents. We follow his thoughts about his chosen path, memories of his family, and dreams of Hindu mythology. As he goes through boxes Shashin begins to find meaning in the seemingly insignificant odds and ends that fill the cold house that once was his home. Taking us backward and forward in time to follow his memories, Useless Things is a dreamily crafted journey of forgiveness, enlightenment, and self-discovery.

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Plot Keywords:

memory | immigrant | mythology | hindu | father son relationship | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Peripheria Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

16 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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