
Shantanu Basu
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In the fog-covered hills of Kurseong, a young man's mysterious death leads to the discovery of a strange perfume bottle—its scent dangerously seductive and reality-altering. A seasoned detective arrives to investigate, but what begins as a suicide case soon spirals into a psychological nightmare. As visions blur and hallucinations take hold, tribal symbols, unsolved murders, and haunting memories of a lost love surface. The line between perception and truth dissolves, dragging the investigator into the very madness he sought to understand. FLOWER X, directed by Prabir Pachal, is a psychological thriller laced with romance, mysticism, and dread. It explores how memory, identity, and grief can be manipulated by unseen forces—where even a single breath can change everything.
FLOWER X

Title: Dream Traveller A Film by: Prabir Pachal Genre: Comedy | Drama | Fantasy Language: English Duration: 40 minutes Logline: A cranky retired teacher’s accidental pill mix-up sends him into a surreal fantasy of regained youth, online fame, and digital flirtations—only to awaken to the quiet, messy beauty of aging and love. Overview: Dream Traveller is a quirky, heartfelt short film about Rakesh Babu, a grumpy 55-year-old who lives a dull life with his spirited wife, Roma Devi. One day, a medicine mix-up makes him young again. He dives into social media madness and flirtation with a Zumba instructor, while Roma finds comfort in chatting with an admirer. Their hidden digital lives collide in a dreamlike café showdown—until Rakesh wakes up to reality. It was all a fantasy. But through the chaos, he and Roma rediscover tenderness in their flawed, ordinary love. Tagline: “Sometimes, to find love again… all you need is the wrong pill.”