Tora's Husband


Tora's Husband is a 2022 Indian Assamese language film written, shot, edited, produced and directed by Rima Das.
The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival in the prestigious Platform Prize section, followed by the Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival 2022 and the Indian Premiere at Kolkata International Film Festival 2022.
Rima Das dedicated this film to her father Bharat Chandra Das, who died during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plot summary

The drama shows a family man's life unravelling in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Das' home town of Chaygaon in Assam. Rima Das said of the film:

Critical reception

The first Indian film to compete in the Platform section, and Rima Das' third film in a row to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
Ravi Srinivasan, the Festival Programmer at 2022 Toronto International Film Festival described the film as:
The film has been receiving accolades for its realistic take of life during the pandemic at its Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival 2022 and the Indian Premiere at Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 and other festivals where the film has been showcased.

Official selection at festivals