'Saatao' releases on OTT

Debutant filmmaker Khandaker Sumon's directorial film, "Saatao," has already made waves across the nation and internationally, having been showcased at various festivals and theatres. Now, it's set to reach an even wider audience as it makes its debut on OTT platform Bioscope. Viewers can enjoy this film for free on the app, starting October 13. 

Director Khandker Suman, speaking about the OTT release of his first film, shared, "Our film is a labor of love featuring an all-Bangladeshi cast and crew. No foreign talents were involved in any stage of the production. Consequently, 'Saatao' stands as a 100% homegrown creation. Previously, the film garnered significant attention through alternative screenings held in diverse venues, including cinema halls and film festivals. Now, with its OTT release, people from every corner of the country will have the opportunity to experience this film."

The crowd-funded movie, "Saatao" is based on the lives of the marginalised community. Aynun Putul and Fazlul Haque are in pivotal roles in the movie.

The plot revolves around a farmer called Fazlu and his wife, Putul. Fazlu worries that his wife will get lonely, staying at the house by herself, so he gifts her a cow. Putul now gets a new companion and begins to forget the pain of leaving her father's house.

Meanwhile, due to unfavourable environmental conditions, farmers like Fazlu start to struggle. Due to further unfortunate circumstances, the river overflows, disrupting the lives of people and animals who live downstream.

The story of "Saatao" revolves around the universal struggle of farmers and marginalised women.

Besides directing the movie, Khandaker Sumon also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogue for "Saatao". The movie also stars Sabera Yasmin, Tashmita Shimu, Mitu Sarkar, among others.