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"Cyclone Remal rages on the coast of Patuakhali, the villagers are pushed through the edge to survive the storm."

As Cyclone Remal approached, we arrived in Debpur village of Dhankhali Upazila, Bangladesh. What struck us immediately was the stark contrast between the official warnings of impending devastation and the villagers' apparent lack of preparedness. Over the following days, amidst the unfolding chaos, we documented the lives of individuals as they grappled with the imminent threat of destruction. The film captures the overbearing anxiety that grips entire communities in the face of an approaching cyclone. Through intimate encounters, and candid interviews, we witness firsthand the resilience and fear of those directly in Remal's path. Their voices echo the overwhelming power of nature and the human spirit in adversity.

Top Cast

  • Mohammad Jishan

    Mohammad Jishan

    Villager

  • Milli Begum

    Milli Begum

    NGO Worker

  • Saleha Khatun

    Saleha Khatun

    Villager

  • Mohammad Bozlu Sikdar

    Mohammad Bozlu Sikdar

    Villager

  • Abul Hossain Mridha

    Abul Hossain Mridha

    CPP Member

Overview

As Cyclone Remal approached, we arrived in Debpur village of Dhankhali Upazila, Bangladesh. What struck us immediately was the stark contrast between the official warnings of impending devastation and the villagers' apparent lack of preparedness. Over the following days, amidst the unfolding chaos, we documented the lives of individuals as they grappled with the imminent threat of destruction. The film captures the overbearing anxiety that grips entire communities in the face of an approaching cyclone. Through intimate encounters, and candid interviews, we witness firsthand the resilience and fear of those directly in Remal's path. Their voices echo the overwhelming power of nature and the human spirit in adversity.

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