Calorie: A Deeply Personal Journey Through Intergenerational Trauma

Calorie is a poignant film by director Eisha Marjara, exploring the themes of intergenerational trauma through the story of a Sikh Indo-Canadian family. The narrative, centered around a tragic bombing event in 1985, delves into family dynamics and the cultural diaspora's impacts across generations.

Director Eisha Marjara's film 'Calorie' offers an intimate exploration of intergenerational trauma within a Sikh Indo-Canadian family shadowed by the 1985 Air India bombing. The film had its international premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India.

The narrative follows Monika, played by Ellora Patnaik, a single mother who sends her daughters to India only to uncover family secrets linked to the Air India tragedy. Veteran actors Anupam Kher and Dolly Ahluwalia lend their talents, portraying profound familial bonds intertwined with loss and cultural heritage.

Marjara, who draws heavily from personal experiences, strives to present a balanced perspective on the event, highlighting its lasting impact on the next generation without demonizing the community. Producer Joe Balass emphasizes the universal appeal of the film's themes of forgiveness and family relationships in a polarized world.

(With inputs from agencies.)