Pitch: Lipsa by Utsav Dan | SFP Short Film Production Grant

Film Synopsis: In the heart of Kolkata, Rafiq, a Bangladeshi illegal immigrant, strives to remain invisible while navigating the chaotic construction site where he works as a mason. His daily battles include meeting deadlines and securing his Aadhaar card, the ticket to legitimacy in India. Amid bureaucratic mazes and clashes with his relentless manager, Rafiq finds solace in mundane victories and fleeting calls with his distant wife who refuses to come and stay with him. As night descends, his journey darkens. A chance encounter near a Porsche showroom triggers introspection, leading him to a clandestine fantasy inventory check at a garment store. Tensions escalate, culminating in a mysterious altercation that leaves Rafiq unconscious. As dawn breaks, the city reveals its dual nature where dreams clash with harsh realities and survival hangs in the balance. The gripping narrative of 'Lipsa' contrasts the chaos of construction with the tense, secretive world of Rafiq's clandestine mission, illuminating the challenges faced by a man caught between aspiration and instincts in a foreign land.