When the sea gives you identity and the law takes it away.
A portrayal of fishermen in Uttara Kannada, their language, lives and self-esteem. It examines the eroding relationship between police and the public, and the issues that arise when trust in authority declines.
Acting
Non-professional locals bring devastating authenticity.
Cinematography
The Arabian Sea as both beauty and prison.
Writing
Dialogue that respects fisherfolk intelligence, not pities them.
Director
Devaraj Poojary
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references the 'fish-odored' slur historically used to demean coastal Dalit communities; reclaiming it as pride.
Director Poojary spent three years embedded in Byndoor fishing villages; Joint Ravi's character is based on a real officer whose corruption trials are ongoing.
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