Guwahati, July 29 -- Written by Kaushik Nath

Matrika, a 20-minute Assamese short film directed and written by Rabbani Soyam, is emerging as one of the most emotionally compelling independent productions from Assam in recent times. Shot in Garmari village of Morigaon district, the film has resonated deeply with viewers for its sensitive portrayal of motherhood, family, and loss.

Its powerful storytelling has prompted many audiences to urge the makers to expand the narrative into a full-length feature film or a web series.

Featuring Pratibha Choudhury, Bolin Bora, Snigdha Gogoi, and Jiu Daanvi, Matrika explores uncomfortable social realities through the perspective of a mother, demonstrating how personal tragedies are often compounded by...