Saba

P 6 +

Maksud HOSSAIN
Bangladesh
DCP
2024
Color
95min

Nominees and Awards

★ 2025 Göteborg Film Festival
★ 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Synopsis

Saba, a 25-year-old woman, is the sole caregiver to her paralyzed mother, Shirin. Balancing caregiving and work, Saba feels the weight of responsibility grow unbearable. Amidst her exhaustion, she meets Ankur, offering a brief escape. As her mother's death approaches, Saba faces a life-altering transformation.

Team

Director

Maksud HOSSAIN

Maksud HOSSAIN was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates and studied film in the United States before returning to Bangladesh. He has directed 15 short films and over 200 television commercials, and he wrote, directed, and produced the TV movie 72 Hours. Saba is his debut feature film.

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Schedule

Cinema	Auditorium	Time	Notes
Kaohsiung Film Archive	3F Screening Room	2025/10/12 Sunday 17:20
NEIWEI ARTS CENTER	Reel TWO	2025/10/20 Monday 13:30

※ Notes: ★ With filmmakers' attendance/talks ▲ Non-English language films without English subtitles

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