Nokshi Kathar Jomin (released internationally as A Tale of Two Sisters) is a Bangladeshi film directed by Akram Khan that follows the lives of two sisters, Rahela and Saleha, during the 1971 Liberation War. While the film had its theatrical release on December 27, 2024, it saw a significant digital release on the OTT platform iScreen on October 19, 2025.
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Key Details
Source Material: Adapted from the story "Bidhobader Kotha" by eminent writer Hasan Azizul Haque.
Plot: The film portrays the domestic and psychological toll of the war, focusing on how a family becomes divided within their own home. It highlights the vulnerability and resilience of women, who ultimately weave their pain and survival into nakshi kantha embroidery.
Lead Cast:
Jaya Ahsan as Rahela.
Fariha Shams Sheuti as Saleha.
Iresh Zaker, Raonak Hasan, Soumya Jyoti, and Dibbya Jyoti in pivotal roles.
Streaming: You can watch it on iScreen.
Accolades
Before its wide release, the film earned several international honors, including:
Third Best Film in the Asian Competition at the Bengaluru International Film Festival.
Nomination for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 53rd International Film Festival of India.
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