A Man Buys His Wife A Plant

A Man Buys His Wife A Plant

Plants want to be treated well.

10 min · Drama

What would you do if your husband turned your house into a jungle? This is a short film focusing around mental entrapment in an emotionally abusive relationship, using plants as a metaphor.

Directed by Roshni Bohra · Written by Roshni Bohra

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