Sent Away Boys
What happens to families in the absence of sons? What happens to land in the absence of farmers? What happens to villages in the absence of men? Sent Away Boys weaves together stories of individual ambitions and family biographies from Punjab (India) to chronicle the gradual transformation of agrarian landscape and patriarchal traditions through ongoing transnational migration. As the promise of a secure future in agriculture grows increasingly uncertain for young men across the region, escaping India to join the low-wage labor in countries like Canada and USA becomes their sole aspiration. In rural Punjab, being a successful man now entails leaving their village, traveling abroad, and sending money home. Through interviews with men preparing to undertake often risky journeys and women awaiting the return of their sons, brothers and husbands, Sent Away Boys shows how young men's decisions to emigrate implicate families and communities across North India.
Cast
- Sukvir Kaur Dhillon - Self
- Surjit Kaur Brar - Self
- Gurkirpal Singh Grewal - Self
- Ishwerjot Singh Rana - Self
- Radhika Chopra - Self
Themes
Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
patriarchy, migration, punjab, punjab, india, culture, transnational
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sent Away Boys about?
- What happens to families in the absence of sons? What happens to land in the absence of farmers? What happens to villages in the absence of men? Sent Away Boys weaves together stories of individual ambitions and family biographies from Punjab (India) to chronicle the gradual transformation of agrarian landscape and patriarchal traditions through ongoing transnational migration. As the promise of a secure future in agriculture grows increasingly uncertain for young men across the region, escaping India to join the low-wage labor in countries like Canada and USA becomes their sole aspiration. In rural Punjab, being a successful man now entails leaving their village, traveling abroad, and sending money home. Through interviews with men preparing to undertake often risky journeys and women awaiting the return of their sons, brothers and husbands, Sent Away Boys shows how young men's decisions to emigrate implicate families and communities across North India.
- Who directed Sent Away Boys?
- Sent Away Boys was directed by Harjant Gill.
- Who stars in Sent Away Boys?
- Sent Away Boys stars Sukvir Kaur Dhillon, Surjit Kaur Brar, Gurkirpal Singh Grewal, Ishwerjot Singh Rana, Radhika Chopra.
- How long is Sent Away Boys?
- Sent Away Boys has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Sent Away Boys?
- Sent Away Boys is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of Sent Away Boys?
- The themes of Sent Away Boys include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.