Komal (2013)

A poignant film on child sexual abuse for children, teaching them how to keep themselves from harm's way.

Director:

Prashant Shikare

Writer:

Kireet Khurana (script)

1 win.

Storyline

The 8 year old KOMAL is happy when her new neighbor and father's old friend- Bakshi moves into the apartment next door. Bakshi is very kind and generous. Soon he and Komal become best friends. However, behind this amiable facade lies a child molester who has 'groomed' his victim to exploit her sexually. Thanks to CHILDLINE didi, the victim KOMAL is counseled and taught how to keep from harm's way. The perpetrator Bakshi is brought to justice.

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Official Sites:

Climb Media [India]

Country:

India

Language:

English Hindi Tamil Kashmiri Konkani

Release Date:

7 August 2013 (India)

Box Office

Budget:

INR 250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Climb Media

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The short film has been dubbed in 30 International languages and shown in 120 countries by UNHCR. Also part of the national curriculum and compulsory viewing for children in Indian schools.

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