UK Asian Film Festival - Amu (12A)

Amu Part of the UK Asian Film Festival 2024 Her trip back home turned into the journey of a lifetime… Kaju, a 21-year-old Indian American woman, returns to India to visit her family and discover her birthplace, only to stumble upon secrets and lies from her past. A horrifying genocide that took place 20 years ago turns out to hold the key to her mysterious origins. Amu is a 2005 drama film directed by Shonali Bose, about the tragic 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The film is based on Bose's own novel by the same name. It stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Brinda Karat, and Ankur Khanna. 2024 will mark 40 years of anti-Sikh riots. The screening will be followed by Q&A with the Director. Run-time: 102 mins. Age rating: 12A