Subhadra Mahajan's 'Second Chance' To Premiere at Busan International Film Festival

Subhadra Mahajan's directorial debut 'Second Chance' will be showcased at the 29th Busan International Film Festival. The film, inspired by personal experiences and set in the Himalayas, explores themes of healing and eastern philosophy. It will feature in the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section, alongside four other Indian films.

First-time filmmaker Subhadra Mahajan's 'Second Chance' is set to be screened at the 29th edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

The film will be showcased under the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors and emerging talents.

Mahajan, who co-wrote 2015's 'Angry Indian Goddesses' with director Pan Nalin, has penned the film's story inspired by her personal experiences. The black-and-white movie was previously screened at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

'It's a huge honour to have my debut feature selected at BIFF. I am thrilled at the prospect of screening it in the cinephile city of Busan,' Mahajan said. 'The story is universal, and I am curious to see how it resonates with the predominantly Asian audience in Busan.'

'Second Chance' follows a young woman who retreats to her family summer home in the Himalayas after experiencing major trauma, where time, nature, and unlikely friendships help her heal. The film is in English, Hindi, and Kullavi languages.

Other Indian films in the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section include Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light', 'In Retreat' by Maisam Ali, 'Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman' by Nidhi Saxena, and 'State of Statelessness' and 'Santosh' by Sandhya Suri. 'Second Chance' is produced by Shyam Bora with co-producers Bhaskar Hazarika, Sidharth Meer, and Naren Chandavarkar. Cinematographer Swapnil S. Sonawane serves as the executive producer alongside Nalin.

The 2024 Busan International Film Festival will run from October 2 to 11.

(With inputs from agencies.)