Crushed Wings (2022)

Finding the strength through the impossible

Crushed Wings (2022) poster

Ria, a seven-year-old girl growing up in a village, is led by her mother to a place where a group of women from her community await her. Here she is mutilated by an unqualified cutter, who completes the cultural FGM-ritual that ensures she will one day be taken as a wife. The child, once old enough, goes on to be forcibly married and moved away from her family to the England. Eventually, Ria seeks help in escaping the life she is trapped in, but the life of her two younger sisters hang in the balance. Can she change her elders' minds and prevent them from being led down the same path? Or will they become three more of 200 million women across the globe whose wings have been crushed by FGM?

Director: Lalit Bhusal
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 98 min
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Production: Cam Buddha Films Ltd
Country: India, Nepal, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Unwavering Faith and Hope, Social Commentary and Reflection, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

child abuse, faith, women's sexual identity, survival, educational, human rights, female genital mutilation, social issues, woman survivor

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More Films by Director: Lalit Bhusal
More Films in Genre: Drama, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crushed Wings about?
Ria, a seven-year-old girl growing up in a village, is led by her mother to a place where a group of women from her community await her. Here she is mutilated by an unqualified cutter, who completes the cultural FGM-ritual that ensures she will one day be taken as a wife. The child, once old enough, goes on to be forcibly married and moved away from her family to the England. Eventually, Ria seeks help in escaping the life she is trapped in, but the life of her two younger sisters hang in the balance. Can she change her elders' minds and prevent them from being led down the same path? Or will they become three more of 200 million women across the globe whose wings have been crushed by FGM?
Who directed Crushed Wings?
Crushed Wings was directed by Lalit Bhusal.
Who stars in Crushed Wings?
Crushed Wings stars Oznur Cifci, Tania Staite, Nisaro Karim, Jetinder Summan, Bhasker Patel, Tee Morris.
How long is Crushed Wings?
Crushed Wings has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Crushed Wings?
Crushed Wings is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was Crushed Wings produced?
Crushed Wings was produced in India, Nepal, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Crushed Wings?
The themes of Crushed Wings include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Social Commentary and Reflection, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.