The Sacrifice
2019, 12 minutes
On the day before her forced marriage to a much older man, Leila, a 15 year old Asian girl from London, has her Haldi ceremony with female relatives and friends.
On the day before her forced marriage to a much older man, Leila, a 15 year old Asian girl from London, has her Haldi ceremony with female relatives and friends. Margot, her English girlfriend, is determined to help her escape and has brought their skateboards. Together they wait for the right moment. This is a one shot film, part of the Trinity Challenge shorts scheme sponsored by ARRI and Directors UK.