SUNNA

GENRE: COMING OF AGE, CULTURAL,                                        SHORT- CAPE GRANT PROJECT

SUNNA (Listen) is a poignant coming-of-age drama about a young Indian-American girl whose world of music is disrupted when she begins to lose her hearing. As her family navigates the emotional and cultural challenges of her diagnosis, Lakshmi must find a new way to connect—with her voice, her identity, and her mother. Set against a richly textured backdrop of sound and silence, the film explores resilience, heritage, and the transformative power of listening.