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In a tiny town in Pakistan, a surreal world of mysticism, dreams and curses, a curious boy is trapped in a shrine, biding his time until he can escape.

The Rat Child is a coming of age story that confronts stigmas of physical disabilities and poverty through the tropes of Pakistani folklore. Through the journey of a curious boy trapped in a shrine, the story highlights the importance of knowing the difference between religious and cultural heroes, and criminals, which is an important distinction to make in the current complex world.

In a tiny town in Pakistan, a surreal world of mysticism, dreams and curses, a curious boy is trapped in a shrine, biding his time until he can escape. \\ Official Selection for Around International Film Festival- Amsterdam // \\ Preselected for World Film Fair //