The story of the mythical ferryboat, Sundari, reveals the fading connections that once bound the indigenous people of Mumbai to its sea and history, as the centuries-old ferry system is rendered obsolete by the arrival of modern bridges.
The story of the mythical ferryboat, Sundari, reveals the fading connections that once bound the indigenous people of Mumbai to its sea and history, as the centuries-old ferry system is rendered obsolete by the arrival of modern bridges.
Echoes of Sundari
“Lost Songs of Sundari" is the first film in my Boat Trilogy.
The film finishes, but its echoes live on through us.
I wish to preserve its memory through your words —
please share what touched you most.
Please share your views on the film
Or just drop your Review on. . .
Echoes from Viewers
Sundari is poetic, moving, and touching. It beautifully intertwines everyday life with local mythologies. Through its evocative visuals and compelling soundscapes, it addresses larger questions about what happens to the natural beauty of a place that becomes the detritus of urbanization. The film looks at an important issue for the communities living in close tandem with such environmental systems.
Through the use of creative narrative devices, the film evokes a sense of longing and lament while asking pertinent questions about the city’s exploding infrastructure, its relationship with nature and how we think about climate change.
- Nagari (Charles Correa Foundation)
Beautifully woven frames loved overall tone of the film
- Meenakshi Shrivastava (Art Direction Production Designer - Mumbai)
Sundari! WOW!
This was a fantastic film. How beautifully the story has unfolded. The voices and familiarity in unfamiliar daily commuters. On the one hand, it appears to be a grandmother's story, but on the other, I sense a hidden ghostly nature. As if the ghost could appear at any moment. I also like how space has been presented. The use of lenses. The quality of the voices. I would love to see a longer film about the same story. Congratulations to the whole team.
- Himashu Prajapati - National Award Winning Director (Three Two One)
Absolutely love this film. Have watched multiple times and I love how it makes me feel so deeply for a non-living object. (Among other things)
- Shubham Negi (Director)
Official Trailer