IN THE BELLY OF A TIGER

Bhagole and Prabhata, burdened with debt, face a dire situation. In a desperate attempt to save his family, Bhagole decides to sacrifice himself by getting killed by a tiger. The elderly couple’s last night together takes an unexpected turn, transforming into a surreal love story.
北印度農村中，一對老夫妻面臨一項艱鉅的抉擇：他們之中有一人得走進森林中、被老虎吞噬，好讓家人得已藉此換取政府賠償金。

Bhagole and Prabhata, landless farmers, attempt in vain to find work in the city but return home to a village in disarray following the tiger-induced death of a local farmer. The dispute over compensation becomes heated, fueled by suspicions of suicide. Rejected by a debt-ridden brick factory, the elderly couple relies on their son, Saharsh, who secures a job with the daunting task of producing 1,000 bricks daily to make ends meet.
Amidst struggles, occasional moments of beauty offer solace, including a village play depicting Lord Vishnu’s arrival, hinting at relief. Bhagole, driven by desperation, decides to sacrifice himself to secure his family’s future. Prabhata, unwavering, joins him, and the forest, which holds 40 years of shared memories, transforms into a surreal stage for their poignant final night together.
巴戈勒和普拉巴塔是無地農民，他們在城市尋找工作卻徒勞無功。在家鄉一位農民因虎襲而死後，他們回到自己的村莊，卻發現村莊陷入了混亂。關於農民死於虎口的政府賠償，自殺的質疑助長了民眾與官員的衝突。這對老夫妻的兒子靠著一份艱巨的工作維持全家生計。巴戈勒對生活感到絕望而決定犧牲自己走入虎口，好獲得政府賠償確保家人的未來。